Description

5-Nitro-2-(4-Chlorophenylthio)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block featuring both nitro and chlorophenylthio functional groups. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and aromatic substitution sites.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and sulfur linkage.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-2-(4-Chlorophenylthio)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	42191-01-5
Molecular Formula	C13H8ClNO3S
Molecular Weight	293.72 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)thio]benzaldehyde; 2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)thio]-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 5-nitro-2-[(4-chlorophenyl)thio]-; 42191-01-5; 4-Chlorophenyl 5-nitro-2-formylphenyl sulfide; 5-Nitro-2-(p-chlorophenylthio)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-2-(4-Chlorophenylthio)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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