Description

Ethyl 5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a versatile nitro-aromatic building block for constructing complex molecules with high regiochemical control. This product is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoate or nitro-aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the chloro-nitro-benzoate structure is a core component.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions, including esterifications, reductions of the nitro group, and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of complex organic dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic materials, such as liquid crystals or polymers with specific aromatic functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	51282-56-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8ClNO4
Molecular Weight	229.62 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloro-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-5-chlorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-nitro-5-chlorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.