Description

Potassium 2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic salt primarily used as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. Industries that require this material include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical production, and fine chemical synthesis for dyes and pigments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with nitro- or benzoate-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloronitrobenzoate moiety is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds requiring controlled functionalization.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Chemical Derivatization: The potassium salt offers improved solubility in certain reaction media compared to the free acid, facilitating specific synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	59639-91-7
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClKNO4
Molecular Weight	239.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid potassium salt; Potassium 2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-4-nitro-, potassium salt; 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid, monopotassium salt; 4-Nitro-2-chlorobenzoic acid potassium salt; K 2-chloro-4-NBA; Potassium (2-chloro-4-nitrobenzoate)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant analytical methods. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high consistency, including pharmaceutical development.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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