Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitro-1,4-Naphthoquinone is a specialized, high-purity quinone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional material. Its unique halogenated and nitrated structure provides exceptional reactivity, making it a valuable building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinone-based therapeutic agents, including potential anticancer and antimicrobial compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation fungicides and herbicides, leveraging its bioactive quinone core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational chromophore for producing high-stability, vivid organic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or electronic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a dopant or electron-accepting component in the development of organic semiconductors and photovoltaic materials.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitro-1,4-Naphthoquinone
CAS No.	29284-76-2
Molecular Formula	C10H3Cl2NO4
Molecular Weight	272.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-6-nitro-1,4-naphthalenedione; 6-Nitro-2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-6-nitro-; NSC 403095; 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitronaphthoquinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitro-1,4-Naphthoquinone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We guarantee consistent high purity and identity through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizing agent, keep separate from reducing agents, organic materials, and other combustibles. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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