Description

4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and nitro compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an electron-withdrawing nitro group ortho to a chloro substituent, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzaldehyde-derived pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and halogenated nitroarene functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants, where the nitro and aldehyde groups contribute to chromophore development.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for Suzuki couplings, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and reductive amination reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand and Complexant Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal extraction processes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	16588-34-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	185.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-chlorobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-3-nitro-benzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-chloro-3-nitro-; p-Chloro-m-nitrobenzaldehyde; NSC 403116; 16588-34-4
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and IR/NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69°C - 73°C
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.