Description

2-Chloro-4-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Benzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound featuring a polychlorinated biphenyl-like structure, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its role as a key building block for the development of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its halogenated aromatic system is crucial for imparting specific biological activity and stability. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for constructing complex molecules, particularly in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific receptor binding properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for further functionalization, including Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, to create more complex biaryl systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or reference compound in analytical and environmental testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-4-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1355246-88-6
Molecular Formula	C13H6Cl3N
Molecular Weight	274.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)benzonitrile; 3,5-Dichloro-2'-cyanobiphenyl; 2'-Chloro-3,5-dichlorobiphenyl-4-carbonitrile; (3,5-Dichlorophenyl)(2-chloro-4-cyanophenyl); Benzonitrile, 2-chloro-4-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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