Molekula
3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid is an aromatic organic compound featuring two amino groups at the 3 and 5 positions of a benzoic acid core, primarily used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, dye production, and specialty polymer manufacturing. In analytical laboratories it also serves as a reagent for detecting and quantifying nitrites. It appears as a pale-colored crystalline solid with a molecular formula of (H2N)2C6H3CO2H and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Stored at ambient conditions, it carries a signal word of *Warning* for handling. Molekula supplies 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £32.60 per pack ex VAT · £39.12 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Grey powder |
| Melting Point | 235-240°C |
| Water | 0.5% |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 238 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90030180 |
| CAS Number | 535-87-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid |
| EC Number | 208-621-0 |
| Molecular Formula | (H2N)2C6H3CO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| Exact Mass | 152.0586 |
| SMILES | C1=C(C=C(C=C1N)N)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | UENRXLSRMCSUSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H8N2O2/c8-5-1-4(7(10)11)2-6(9)3-5/h1-3H,8-9H2,(H,10,11) |
| PubChem CID | 12062 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29224980 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- 1-Carboxy-3,5-Diaminobenzene
- 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid (DABA)
- Benzoic acid, 3,5-diamino-
- BENZOIC ACID,3,5-DIAMINO MFC7 H8 N2 O2
- DABz
- DIAMINOBENZOIC ACID, 1,5-
- Oprea1_662444
Frequently asked questions
What is 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals, including intermediates for heterocyclic compounds and polymer chemistry.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid?
The molecular formula is **(H₂N)₂C₆H₃CO₂H**, and the molecular weight is **152.15 g/mol**.
How should 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What purity grades of 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid does Molekula supply?
We supply **technical grade** and **pharmaceutical/intermediate grade** (98%+ purity).
Can Molekula supply 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities (from 1 kg to 25 kg) for industrial and research applications.
What documentation comes with an order of 3,5-Diaminobenzoic acid?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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