3-Nitrobenzoic acid

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3-Nitrobenzoic acid
IUPAC name 3-nitrobenzoic acid
Other names m-nitrobenzoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [121-92-6]
PubChem 8497
SMILES C1=CC(=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C7H5NO4
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

3-Nitrobenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative that can be prepared by nitration of methyl benzoate with nitric acid (HNO3) followed by saponification.