Description

4-Chloro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile and high-purity aromatic nitro compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive chloro and nitro functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable and consistent source for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its aromatic nitro group is a crucial functional handle.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging its nitro and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for creating novel compounds, including ligands, polymers, and specialty materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for studying nitration, halogenation, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Chloro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	118-97-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClN2O6
Molecular Weight	246.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-4-chlorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-; 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid; DNBC; 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitro-benzoic acid; 118-97-8; 4-Chlor-3,5-dinitrobenzoesäure (German)
EINECS	204-286-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound should be stored separately from strong bases, reducing agents, and combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.