Description

2-Chloro-2-Nitropropane is a versatile halogenated nitroalkane intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and nitro functional groups on a tertiary carbon, makes it a valuable building block for the preparation of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for use in organic synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring nitroalkane or chlorinated hydrocarbon motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its reactive groups facilitate the construction of heterocyclic or aliphatic target structures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophile or a reactant in various name reactions for introducing the 2-chloro-2-nitropropyl moiety into target molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials as a modifying or cross-linking agent.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-2-Nitropropane
CAS No.	594-71-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	123.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2-nitropropane; 2-Nitro-2-chloropropane; Chloronitropropane; Propane, 2-chloro-2-nitro-; β-Chloro-β-nitropropane; 1-Chloro-1-nitroethane, dimethyl-; NSC 6095
EINECS	209-849-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-2-Nitropropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.430 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL

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