Description

1-Nitro-3-(Trichloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitro compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and a reactive trichloromethyl moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for developing novel compounds and methodologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions to introduce functionalized aryl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitro-3-(Trichloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	709-58-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl3NO2
Molecular Weight	240.47 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trichloromethyl)nitrobenzene; m-Nitrobenzotrichloride; 3-Nitrobenzotrichloride; α,α,α-Trichloro-3-nitrotoluene; 1-Nitro-3-(trichloromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-nitro-3-(trichloromethyl)-; NSC 406908
EINECS	211-915-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Nitro-3-(Trichloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64°C - 68°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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