Description

5-Chloro-2-Nitro-Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable efficient introduction of the 5-chloro-2-nitrobenzoyl moiety into target molecules. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with benzamide or related scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloronitrobenzoyl group is a core structural element.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for advanced electronic materials requiring precise aromatic structures.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Nitro-Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	41994-44-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO3
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzoyl chloride; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-nitro-, chloride; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzoic acid chloride; 41994-44-9; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoylchloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Nitro-Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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