Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated nitrobenzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Complexing Agent Precursor: Used to develop novel chelating agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific chemical or physical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	13300-62-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO4
Molecular Weight	236.01 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2,3-dichlorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-dichloro-6-nitro-; 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitro-benzoic acid; NSC 403107
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and loss on drying, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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