Description

3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a chloro substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials. We supply this compound with a focus on consistent purity and reliable global supply chain logistics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzonitrile cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: The chloro and nitro groups make it highly reactive for displacement reactions to introduce new functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	34662-29-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	182.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-chlorobenzonitrile; 3-Chloro-4-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-chloro-4-nitro-; 3-Chloro-4-cyanomitrobenzene; 3-Chloro-4-nitro-phenyl cyanide; NSC 403119; 3-Cl-4-NO2-BnCN
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
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.