Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzoate is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents on the benzoate ring, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzamide or benzoic acid derivative backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants due to the nitro and ester functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for advanced electronic materials, where its aromatic core and substituents are incorporated into charge-transport or emissive layers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce specific aromatic ester functionalities into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	16588-17-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO4
Molecular Weight	229.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 2-Chloro-5-Nitro-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzoate; Ethyl O-Chloro-P-Nitrobenzoate; 5-Nitro-2-Chlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 404087; Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chloro-5-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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