Description

3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-Benzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, offering distinct sites for nucleophilic aromatic substitution and cyano group transformations, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Key pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Building block in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Precursor for liquid crystal materials and advanced organic electronic components.
• Starting material for synthesizing specialty dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.
• Versatile scaffold in academic and contract research for exploring novel heterocyclic compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Intermediate for producing corrosion inhibitors and specialty additives for high-performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	473923-97-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO
Molecular Weight	153.56 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-hydroxybenzonitrile; 3-Hydroxy-5-chlorobenzonitrile; 5-Cyano-1-chloro-3-hydroxybenzene; Benzonitrile, 3-chloro-5-hydroxy-; 3-Chloro-5-cyanophenol; 5-Chloro-3-cyanophenol; 3-Hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-Benzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.