Description

4'-Chloro-2',5'-Dimethoxyacetoacetanilide is a specialized organic intermediate belonging to the acetoacetanilide class of compounds. This chemical is valued for its role as a key coupling component in the synthesis of high-performance organic pigments, particularly azo pigments. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pigments, dyes, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce vivid and stable colorants for inks, plastics, and coatings.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Azo Pigments: Serves as a crucial coupling component in the production of yellow, orange, and red organic azo pigments.
• Plastics Coloring: Used in the manufacture of pigments for coloring engineering plastics, PVC, and polyolefins, offering good heat stability and dispersion.
• Printing Inks: A key raw material for pigments used in high-quality printing inks, including packaging and publication inks, providing excellent color strength and transparency.
• Coatings and Paints: Enables the production of pigments for industrial and automotive coatings that require good lightfastness and weather resistance.
• Specialty Dyes: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized dyes for textiles and other substrates.
• Research & Development: Employed in chemical R&D for developing new chromophores and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Chloro-2',5'-Dimethoxyacetoacetanilide
CAS No.	4433-79-8
Molecular Formula	C12H14ClNO4
Molecular Weight	271.70 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanamide; 2',5'-Dimethoxy-4'-chloroacetoacetanilide; 4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyacetoacetanilide; Acetoacet-4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyanilide; AAOTA; C.I. Coupling Component 17; AAMX; CLT Acid Acetoacetamide
EINECS	224-642-4

Quality Control

Our production of 4'-Chloro-2',5'-Dimethoxyacetoacetanilide adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profile, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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