Description

3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and nitro compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an ortho-nitro and chloro substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzimidazole, quinazoline, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its nitro and chloro groups allow for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex organic colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Research and Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel compounds for material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	22233-52-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	185.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-chlorobenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-chloro-2-nitro-; 3-Chloro-2-nitro-benzaldehyde; NSC 403119; 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzaldehyde (technical grade)
EINECS	244-857-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 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.