Description

5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrotoluene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including dyes, pigments, and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production facilities in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors that require reliable and consistent building blocks for their synthesis pathways.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Explosives and Energetic Materials Research: Employed in research and development of specialized nitro-aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in nitration and halogenation chemistry.
• Polymer Additives: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers or stabilizers for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrotoluene
CAS No.	51676-74-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClN2O4
Molecular Weight	216.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitro-5-chlorotoluene; 5-Chloro-2,4-dinitro-1-methylbenzene; 1-Chloro-2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene; Toluene, 5-chloro-2,4-dinitro-; 5-Chloro-2,4-dinitrotoluol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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