Description

4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate essential for synthesizing complex molecules. Its reactive acid chloride group makes it a critical building block for introducing the 4-nitrobenzoyl moiety into target compounds, enabling the development of advanced materials and active ingredients. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitro and carbonyl groups contribute to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for peptide coupling, esterification, and amidation reactions in laboratory and process chemistry.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used to modify surfaces or other molecules for analytical or material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	122-04-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	185.56 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride; 4-Nitrobenzoic Acid Chloride; p-Nitrobenzoic Acid Chloride; 4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride; Benzoic acid, 4-nitro-, chloride; NSC 406072; 1-(Chlorocarbonyl)-4-nitrobenzene
EINECS	204-520-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water and alcohols; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72 - 75 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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