Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl Acetate is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its value lies in its reactive phenolic ester group and stable aromatic nitro and chloro substituents, enabling precise chemical transformations. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitrophenol or chlorophenol backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its halogen and nitro groups impart specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging its aromatic structure.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or reagent in enzymatic assays and proteomics research, where it can act as a chromogenic or fluorogenic probe upon hydrolysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing protected phenolic functionalities or for further functionalization via reactions at the chloro or nitro groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl Acetate
CAS No.	18855-84-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight	215.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-chlorophenyl acetate; 1-Chloro-2-(acetyloxy)-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenol acetate; Acetic acid 2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl ester; p-Nitro-o-chlorophenyl acetate; (2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl) acetate; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-1-acetoxybenzene; 4-Nitro-2-chlorophenol acetate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82°C - 86°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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