Description

2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides multiple reactive sites for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific halogen-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and cyano functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing complex, color-fast organic dyes and pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig amination due to the chloro substituents.
• Organic Synthesis Laboratory: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and novel ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	5866-98-8
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight	217.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile; 2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,6-dichloro-3-nitro-; NSC 403108; 1,3-Dichloro-2-cyano-4-nitrobenzene; 2-Cyano-1,3-dichloro-4-nitrobenzene; 2,6-Dichloro-3-nitro-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-3-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

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 oxidizers. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.