3-Nitrobenzoic acid
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3-Nitrobenzoic acid | |
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IUPAC name | 3-nitrobenzoic acid |
Other names | m-nitrobenzoic acid |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [121-92-6] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | C1=CC(=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C7H5NO4 |
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3-Nitrobenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative that can be prepared by nitration of methyl benzoate with nitric acid (HNO3) followed by saponification.