Description

4-Chloro-3-Cyanobenzoic Acid is a versatile benzoic acid derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and cyano substituents, provides a reactive platform for constructing complex molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like thermal stability or adhesion.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocycles and exploring new chemical reactions, such as cross-coupling and cyano group transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the chlorocyanobenzoic acid structure imparts specific color or stability characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Cyanobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	117738-76-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClNO2
Molecular Weight	181.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-4-chlorobenzoic acid; 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-3-cyano-; 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid (CAS 117738-76-8); 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, 97%; 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, 98%; 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, 99%; 4-Chloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, >98%
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3-Cyanobenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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