The molecule is a carboxylic ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of phthalimidoacetic acid with the phenolic hydroxy group of 4-nitrophenol. It is a C-nitro compound, a carboxylic ester and a member of phthalimides. It derives from a 4-nitrophenol, a glycine and a phthalimide.
(4-nitrophenyl) 2-(1,3-dioxoisoindol-2-yl)acetate