Description

1-(2-Chloro-6-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is a versatile and high-purity aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high specificity. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where its halogenated nitroaromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants for industrial and textile applications.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a standard reagent for cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry research.
• Material Science: Used in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where its rigid, substituted aromatic core modifies material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chloro-6-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	20895-90-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	199.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Chloro-6'-nitroacetophenone; 2-Chloro-6-nitroacetophenone; 1-Acetyl-2-chloro-6-nitrobenzene; Ethanone, 1-(2-chloro-6-nitrophenyl)-; 2-Chloro-6-nitroacetylbenzene; α-Chloro-2-nitroacetophenone; (2-Chloro-6-nitrophenyl)methyl ketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(2-Chloro-6-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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