Description

Benzene, 2-Chloro-1,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitro- is a specialized nitro-substituted aromatic compound, identified as CAS NO 16618-56-7, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring chloro, methyl, and nitro functional groups, provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted nitrobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro group for further chemical transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating complex azo dyes and organic pigments, where its substitution pattern influences color and stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and polymers, due to its rigid aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes involving nitroarenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2-Chloro-1,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitro-
CAS No.	16618-56-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	185.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1,5-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene; 1-Chloro-2,6-dimethyl-4-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2-chloro-1,5-dimethylbenzene; 4-Nitro-1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-nitrochlorobenzene; 2-Chloro-3-nitro-p-xylene; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylnitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 2-Chloro-1,5-Dimethyl-3-Nitro- is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.