Description

1,4-Dichloro-5-Nitronaphthalene is a halogenated nitronaphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and chloro groups for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of high-performance, halogenated azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for creating electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to the naphthalene core's electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions, catalysis, and material science applications.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or functional additive to modify the properties of advanced polymers and liquid crystalline materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-5-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	2750-81-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅Cl₂NO₂
Molecular Weight	242.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1,4-dichloronaphthalene; 1,4-Dichloro-5-nitro-naphthalene; Naphthalene, 1,4-dichloro-5-nitro-; 1,4-Dichloro-5-nitronaphthalin; NSC 404087
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichloro-5-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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%
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.