Description

5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile and high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a reliable and consistent building block for constructing complex molecules, ensuring downstream process stability and product quality. This compound is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with nitro- or chloro-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its benzoic acid scaffold is incorporated.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide formations to create novel compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2516-95-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO4
Molecular Weight	201.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzoic acid; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-nitro-; NSC 403107; 5-Chloro-2-nitro-benzoic acid; 5-Chloro-o-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzoic acid
EINECS	219-746-3

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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