Description

Nitrosyl Chloride is a highly reactive gaseous inorganic compound with the CAS NO 2696-92-6, serving as a powerful nitrosating and chlorinating agent. Its unique reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of valuable chemicals, from pharmaceuticals to specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale chemical manufacturers requiring precise and potent reagents for complex organic transformations and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the production of diazonium salts, sulfonyl chlorides, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Chemical Production: Used as a nitrosating agent for amines and a chlorinating agent in the synthesis of acid chlorides, dyes, and pigments.
• Polymer & Rubber Industry: Acts as a catalyst or modifying agent in specific polymerization processes and for the cross-linking of synthetic rubbers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and development for selective organic reactions, including the preparation of nitroso compounds.
• Metal Processing & Surface Treatment: Used in metal refining and in processes for metal surface modification and cleaning.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing other inorganic compounds, such as nitrosylsulfuric acid, used in various industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitrosyl Chloride
CAS No.	2696-92-6
Molecular Formula	ClNO
Molecular Weight	65.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitrosonium chloride; Nitrogen oxychloride; Nitrogen chloride oxide; Chloronitrosyl; Chlorooxidonitrogen; NOCl; Tildens reagent
EINECS	220-273-1

Quality Control

Our Nitrosyl Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay/purity and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance needs for specific regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, organic compounds, and easily oxidized substances. Due to its gaseous and highly reactive nature, cylinders must be secured and handled using appropriate gas-handling equipment and procedures.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish-brown gas (reddish-brown liquid when condensed)
Assay (by Gas Volumetry/Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Impurities (by GC/MS)	Contact for details

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