Description

2-Chloro-1-Methoxy-4-Methyl-3-Nitro-Benzene is a specialized nitroaromatic compound serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-performance agrochemicals. This chemical is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into aromatic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and chloro groups are pivotal for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig amination for creating biaryl structures.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and as a standard for analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-1-Methoxy-4-Methyl-3-Nitro-Benzene
CAS No.	1807173-28-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-1-Methoxy-4-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzene; 4-Methyl-3-Nitro-2-Chloroanisole; 3-Nitro-4-Methyl-2-Chloroanisole; 2-Chloro-4-Methyl-3-Nitroanisole; Benzene, 2-chloro-1-methoxy-4-methyl-3-nitro-; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-3-nitro-1-methoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1-Methoxy-4-Methyl-3-Nitro-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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

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