Description

3-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents on the benzophenone core, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex aromatic ketones and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone
CAS No.	131822-44-1
Molecular Formula	C13H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	261.66 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4'-nitrobenzophenone; (3-Chlorophenyl)(4-nitrophenyl)methanone; 4'-Nitro-3-chlorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-chloro-4'-nitro-; 3-Chloro-4-nitrobenzophenone; 4-Nitro-3'-chlorobenzophenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 3-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
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.