Description

1-Chloro-4-(Chloromethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a chloromethyl and a nitro group on a chlorobenzene ring, makes it a valuable electrophile for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce key functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a chloromethylphenyl or nitrophenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive sites allow for the creation of diverse bioactive structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and other colored organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for creating biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-4-(Chloromethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	57403-35-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	206.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-chlorobenzyl Chloride; 4-Chloro-2-nitrobenzyl Chloride; 1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-nitrobenzene; (4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)methyl Chloride; 4-Chloro-2-nitrobenzyl Chloride; 2-Nitro-α,4-dichlorotoluene; α,4-Dichloro-2-nitrotoluene; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)-2-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-4-(Chloromethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

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 heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to 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%

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