Description

1-Nitro-2-Anthraquinonecarbonyl Chloride is a specialized, high-value organic intermediate characterized by its reactive acid chloride and nitro-substituted anthraquinone structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and functional materials, where it introduces both chromophoric and reactive sites. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fine chemical, advanced dye, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing high-performance anthraquinone-based disperse, vat, and reactive dyes.
• Functional Material Synthesis: Used in the production of organic semiconductors, photoconductors, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the research and development of certain pharmacologically active compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce anthraquinone units into polymer backbones for specialized applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitro-2-Anthraquinonecarbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	602-10-8
Molecular Formula	C15H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight	299.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chlorocarbonyl)-1-nitroanthraquinone; 1-Nitroanthraquinone-2-carbonyl Chloride; 1-Nitro-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carbonyl Chloride; 1-Nitro-2-anthraquinonecarboxylic Acid Chloride; 1-Nitro-2-anthraquinoyl Chloride; 1-Nitro-2-anthraquinone carboxylic acid chloride; 1-Nitro-2-carboxyanthraquinone chloride
EINECS	210-012-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Nitro-2-Anthraquinonecarbonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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