Description

1-(3-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity, versatile aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), dyes, and functional materials, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing chloronitroaniline or related pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, leveraging its nitro and chloro functional groups for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of azo dyes and other complex colorants, where the nitrophenyl group is integral to chromophore development.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex aromatic systems, heterocycles, and conducting structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysts, and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	116686-84-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	199.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Chloro-4'-nitroacetophenone; 1-(3-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Chloro-4-nitroacetophenone; 2-Acetyl-4-chloronitrobenzene; 4-Chloro-3-nitroacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(3-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-; 1-Acetyl-3-chloro-4-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.