Description

4-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its distinct nitro and chloro substituents. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into their molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	5551-11-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	185.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-chlorobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2-nitrobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; p-Chloro-o-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-chloro-2-nitro-; NSC 403697
EINECS	226-902-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting compliance with cGMP and other relevant industry standards for intermediate use.

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 easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening sealed containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69°C - 73°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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