Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the acid chloride group enables amide or ester formation and the nitro and chloro substituents provide handles for further selective chemical transformations. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex molecules with high precision.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzamide or benzoate scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro-chlorobenzoyl moiety is a core structural element.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in method development and as a standard for analytical purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	7073-36-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO3
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-chlorobenzoyl chloride; 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; o-Chloro-p-nitrobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2-chloro-4-nitro-; 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzoylchloride; NSC 403119; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-benzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong acid/organic solvent; keep the container tightly sealed and away from moisture, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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