Title: 3-Nitrosalicylic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 85-38-1
CAS Name: 2-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: C7H5NO5
Molecular Weight: 183.12
Percent Composition: C 45.91%, H 2.75%, N 7.65%, O 43.69%
Literature References: The 3- and 5-nitrosalicylic acids are formed by the nitration of salicylic acid with H2SO4 and HNO3.
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Yellowish crystals. mp 123°; mp 148° when anhydr. Slightly sol in water; freely sol in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether.
Melting point: mp 123°; mp 148° when anhydr
Use: In dye chemistry. |