Description

Nitric Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester is a specialized organic nitrate ester of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical reagent and building block for introducing the nitrooxy functional group into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and novel materials, where precise functionalization is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of nitric oxide-donating drugs and vasodilators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of specialized herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a nitrating agent for alcohols and other nucleophiles in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce nitrooxy groups into polymer chains for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the formulation of advanced propellants and explosives.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophile in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitric Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester
CAS No.	21823-34-7
Molecular Formula	C2H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	125.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethyl Nitrate; Ethanol, 2-chloro-, nitrate (ester); 2-Chloroethanol Nitrate; 1-Chloro-2-nitrooxyethane; β-Chloroethyl Nitrate; Nitric Acid Chloroethyl Ester; NSC 60545; UN 1993 (if applicable for transport classification)
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Quality Control

Our Nitric Acid 2-Chloroethyl Ester is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identification by FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and heavy metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.38 - 1.42 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445

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