Description

2-Chloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its chloro and nitro substituents, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery, crop protection agents, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and chloro groups facilitate further chemical modifications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging its aromatic nitro functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions and carboxyl group transformations.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can act as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	5344-49-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO4
Molecular Weight	201.56 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-chlorobenzoic acid; 2-Chloro-6-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-nitro-; o-Chloro-m-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Chloro-6-nitro-benzoic acid; NSC 403119; 5344-49-0
EINECS	226-288-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°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.