Description

2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its halogenated and nitro-substituted benzene ring. This compound serves as a critical high-purity synthetic intermediate for the production of more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical R&D and manufacturing sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its dichloro and dinitro groups impart specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its reactive nitrile and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials that require rigid, multi-functional aromatic units.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating complex biaryl structures in medicinal chemistry.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The activated nitro and chloro groups make it an excellent electrophile for designing novel chemical entities in discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	1930-71-8
Molecular Formula	C7H1Cl2N3O4
Molecular Weight	262.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-2,4-dichlorobenzonitrile; 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,4-dichloro-3,5-dinitro-; DCBN; 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitro-benzonitril
EINECS	217-710-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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