Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-Chloro-, 2-Acetyl-4-Chloro-6-Nitrophenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester derivative of chlorinated benzoic acid and nitrophenol, identified by CAS number 357166-50-8. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise molecular architecture for complex chemical transformations. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its nitrophenyl and chlorinated groups contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories, enabling reactions like esterifications and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its specific aromatic and ester functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and pigments, leveraging its nitro and chloro substituents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-Chloro-, 2-Acetyl-4-Chloro-6-Nitrophenyl Ester
CAS No.	357166-50-8
Molecular Formula	C15H9Cl2NO5
Molecular Weight	354.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-4-chloro-6-nitrophenyl 4-chlorobenzoate; 4-Chlorobenzoic Acid 2-Acetyl-4-chloro-6-nitrophenyl Ester; 4-Chloro-2-acetyl-6-nitrophenyl 4-chlorobenzoate; (2-Acetyl-4-chloro-6-nitrophenyl) 4-chlorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, 2-acetyl-4-chloro-6-nitrophenyl ester; CAS 357166-50-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Quality is assured through modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. For custom synthesis projects, we adhere to strict GMP-like guidelines to ensure traceability and reproducibility for critical R&D and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound should be kept away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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