Description

3,4-Dichloro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific halogenated nitro-aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and carboxylic acid groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex azo dyes and other colorants due to its nitro-substituted aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing more complex molecules via reactions at the carboxylic acid, nitro, or chloro groups.
• Ligand and Complexing Agent Precursor: Useful in the development of specialized ligands for catalysis or metal ion chelation.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	13300-63-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO4
Molecular Weight	236.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3,4-dichlorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3,4-dichloro-5-nitro-; 3,4-Dichloro-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 3,4-Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 3,4-Dichloro-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 3,4-Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 13300-63-5); 3,4-Dichloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid, 98%
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dichloro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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