Description

1,4-Dichloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to undergo selective substitution reactions, making it a key building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific halogen-substituted aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and chloro groups provide sites for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of complex azo dyes and other colored organic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories and pilot plants for constructing more complex molecules via nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) and coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene
CAS No.	7149-76-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	206.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichloro-4-Nitrotoluene; 4-Nitro-2,5-Dichlorotoluene; 1,4-Dichloro-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-1,4-dichloro-5-nitrobenzene; 5-Nitro-2,5-dichlorotoluene; Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-2-methyl-5-nitro-; Toluene, 2,5-dichloro-4-nitro-
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichloro-2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 70 °C
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.