Description

3'-Chloroacetanilide is a versatile chlorinated aromatic amide derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and a protected aniline functionality, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value compounds. This product is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Intermediate in the creation of various azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, leveraging its electrophilic chlorine for cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves in the production of other fine chemicals and specialty materials where a chloroacetamide group is required.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3'-Chloroacetanilide
CAS No.	588-07-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	169.61 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(3-Chlorophenyl)acetamide; 3-Chloroacetanilide; m-Chloroacetanilide; Acetamide, N-(3-chlorophenyl)-; 3-Chloro-N-phenylacetamide; N-Acetyl-3-chloroaniline; 1-Acetamido-3-chlorobenzene
EINECS	209-618-5

Quality Control

Our 3'-Chloroacetanilide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
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.