The Benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-5-nitro-, methyl ester is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₇NO₅. The IUPAC name of this chemical is Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate. With the CAS registry number 17302-46-4, it is also named as 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester. The product's category is Aromatic Esters. Besides, it should be stored in a sealed, dry, well-ventilated, lightproof place.

Physical properties about Benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-5-nitro-, methyl ester are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.22; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.2; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.53; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 27.13; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 5.93; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 364.65; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 79.73; (8)#H bond acceptors: 6; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (11)Polar Surface Area: 81.35 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.59; (13)Molar Refractivity: 46.45 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 137.5 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 18.41×10^-24 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 59.7 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.432 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 152.6 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 59.37 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 328.7 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 9.76E-05 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 4-Hydroxy-6-nitro-chromen-2-one. This reaction will need reagents NaHCO₃; LiClO₄. The yield is about 61%.

Uses of Benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-5-nitro-, methyl ester: it can be used to produce 5-Nitro-2-prop-2-ynyloxy-benzoic acid methyl ester at temperature of 70 °C. It will need reagent potassium carbonate and solvent dimethylformamide with reaction time of 2 hours. The yield is about 93%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)InChI: InChI=1/C8H7NO5/c1-14-8(11)6-4-5(9(12)13)2-3-7(6)10/h2-4,10H,1H3
(2)InChIKey: UUBFELFUKFJSRD-UHFFFAOYAV
(3)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO5/c1-14-8(11)6-4-5(9(12)13)2-3-7(6)10/h2-4,10H,1H3
(4)Std. InChIKey: UUBFELFUKFJSRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N