Description

2-Nitro-4'-Chloro Diphenyl Sulfide is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a nitro and a chloro substituent on its aromatic rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a core structure for catalyst design.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex colorants and functional dyes due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to create biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-4'-Chloro Diphenyl Sulfide
CAS No.	6764-10-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈ClNO₂S
Molecular Weight	265.72 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-nitrodiphenyl sulfide; 1-Chloro-4-[(2-nitrophenyl)thio]benzene; 2-Nitro-4'-chlorodiphenyl sulfide; (2-Nitrophenyl)(4-chlorophenyl) sulfide; 4-Chlorophenyl 2-nitrophenyl sulfide; NSC 403107; p-Chlorophenyl o-nitrophenyl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitro-4'-Chloro Diphenyl Sulfide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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