CAS Registry Number

CAS 3740-52-1 — 2-Nitrophenylacetic acid

2-Nitrophenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring a nitro-substituted phenyl ring linked to an acetic acid moiety, widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical production. It serves as a key building block for dyes, pesticides, and medicinal chemistry research. This chemical has a CAS number of 3740-52-1, a molecular formula of O2NC6H4CH2CO2H, and a molecular weight of 181.15 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling, as indicated by its **warning** signal word. Molekula supplies 2-Nitrophenylacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.