Description

1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-Nitroethylene is a versatile nitroolefin intermediate characterized by its reactive nitrovinyl group attached to a chlorinated aromatic ring. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing indole, pyrrole, or other nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce functional complexity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a Michael acceptor in organic synthesis for the preparation of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and asymmetric synthesis studies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for creating polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-Nitroethylene
CAS No.	3156-34-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	183.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chlorophenyl)nitroethene; 2-Chloro-β-nitrostyrene; 1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitroethene; (E)-1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitroethene; 2-Chloro-1-nitro-2-phenylethylene; β-Nitro-2-chlorostyrene; NSC 404058; 2-Chlorophenylnitroethylene
EINECS	221-603-5

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-Nitroethylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
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.