Description

2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and nitro compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aldehyde and a nitro group ortho to a chlorine atom, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized intermediates. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing quinoline, benzimidazole, or other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its nitro and chloro groups allow for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to chromophore development.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Employed in the research and synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating specialized chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for method development, scaffold hopping, and exploring new chemical spaces in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	58755-57-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight	185.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde; 3-Nitro-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-3-nitro-; o-Chloro-m-nitrobenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows. Our standard quality commitment includes HPLC purity ≥98% (with higher grades available), identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and stringent control of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
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.