Description

3-Nitro Penta Chloro Ethyl Benzene is a specialized halogenated aromatic nitro compound, serving as a critical high-purity intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple chlorine substituents and a nitro group, makes it an essential building block for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where its halogenated aromatic core contributes to biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Production: Utilized in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its electron-withdrawing groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro Penta Chloro Ethyl Benzene
CAS No.	721-24-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl5NO2
Molecular Weight	337.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro-3-nitrobenzene; Pentachloro(3-nitroethyl)benzene; 3-Nitro-1-ethyl-2,4,5,6-tetrachlorobenzene (common naming); Benzene, 1-ethyl-2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro-3-nitro-; Ethylpentachloronitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro Penta Chloro Ethyl Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 oxidizing 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	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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