Description

2,4-Dichloro-α-Formylbenzeneacetonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both formyl and nitrile functional groups on a dichlorinated benzene ring, makes it an essential building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with dichlorophenyl or benzonitrile motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for heterocycle formation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cyclizations, and as a starting material for the preparation of various heterocyclic compounds like pyrazoles and imidazoles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in methodological studies and catalysis research within academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-α-Formylbenzeneacetonitrile
CAS No.	63915-49-1
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	214.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-α-formylbenzeneacetonitrile; (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)(oxo)acetonitrile; 2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl cyanide; 2,4-Dichloro-α-oxobenzeneacetonitrile; α-Oxo-2,4-dichlorobenzeneacetonitrile; 2,4-Dichlorophenacyl cyanide; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dichloro-α-Formylbenzeneacetonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure product integrity through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformity to agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.