Description

5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which serves as a versatile building block for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitro and chloro functional groups are critical for bioactivity.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions and as a scaffold for creating novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying material properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	136833-36-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClN2O6
Molecular Weight	246.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitro-5-chlorobenzoic Acid; 5-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2,4-dinitro-; 5-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid (CAS 136833-36-8); 5-Chloro-2,4-DNBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents. Our commitment to consistent quality and traceability supports your regulatory and process validation requirements.

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 closed to protect from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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