Description

4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzamide is a versatile nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an electrophilic nitro group and a nucleophilic amide, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection products, leveraging its aromatic nitro functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals via reactions such as reduction, cyclization, and substitution.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the synthesis of polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzamide
CAS No.	16588-06-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClN2O3
Molecular Weight	200.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-chlorobenzamide; 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzamide; Benzamide, 4-chloro-3-nitro-; NSC 403697; 4-Chloro-3-nitro-benzamide; p-Chloro-m-nitrobenzamide; 16588-06-0; 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid amide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	198°C - 202°C
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.