Description

1-Chloro-2-Nitroethane is a versatile halogenated nitroalkane building block with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive chloro and a nitro group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, Henry reactions (nitroaldol), and other C-C bond-forming processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Nitroethane
CAS No.	625-47-8
Molecular Formula	C2H4ClNO2
Molecular Weight	109.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitroethyl chloride; β-Chloronitroethane; NSC 60545; Ethane, 1-chloro-2-nitro-; 2-Chloro-1-nitroethane; 1-Chloro-2-nitro-ethane; Chloronitroethane
EINECS	210-898-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Nitroethane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications, ensuring reliable performance in your synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.41 g/cm³

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