Description

3-Chloro-1-Nitronaphthalene is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of dyes, pigments, and functional materials. Industries such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance material science require this precise chemical building block for research and production.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a versatile building block for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational component in the production of azo dyes, nitro dyes, and other complex colorants.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoconductive materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a nitration and halogenation template for creating other substituted naphthalene derivatives in laboratory and industrial settings.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on organic synthesis methodologies and reaction mechanism studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-1-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	56961-39-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-3-chloronaphthalene; 3-Chloro-1-nitronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 3-chloro-1-nitro-; 3-Chloronitrobenzene (incorrect but common misnomer); 3-Cl-1-NO₂-Naphthalene; 3-Chloro-1-nitro-naphthalin; 3-Chloro-1-nitro-naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-1-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
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.