Description

3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable efficient and selective introduction of the 3-chloro-2-nitrobenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and complex fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with benzamide or related scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloronitrobenzoyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent for specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex aromatic compounds and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used to prepare analytical standards or to modify compounds for analytical or material science purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	19088-99-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO3
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-chlorobenzoyl chloride; 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 2-Nitro-m-chlorobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-chloro-2-nitro-; 3-Chloro-2-nitro-benzoic acid chloride; NSC 403124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be handled with appropriate precautions. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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