Description

3-Chloro-4-Formylbenzonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic intermediate featuring both a formyl and a nitrile functional group on a chlorinated benzene ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a chlorobenzonitrile or benzaldehyde scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro and cyano groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and dyes, leveraging its aromatic core and reactive sites.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process research in contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Formylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	58588-64-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClNO
Molecular Weight	165.58 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-formylbenzonitrile; 3-Chloro-4-aldehydrobenzonitrile; 4-Formyl-2-chlorobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-chloro-4-formyl-; 58588-64-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Formylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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