Description

4-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which provides distinct reactive sites for the construction of complex molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzophenone or diaryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel chemical entities.
• Chemical Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in processes requiring specific molecular bridging or cross-linking functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone
CAS No.	7497-60-1
Molecular Formula	C13H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	261.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-4'-nitrobenzophenone; (4-Chlorophenyl)(4-nitrophenyl)methanone; 4-Nitro-4'-chlorobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-chloro-4'-nitro-; 4'-Chloro-4-nitrobenzophenone; p-Chloro-p'-nitrobenzophenone; NSC 404087
EINECS	231-347-3

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-4'-Nitrobenzophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant analytical methods. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards where required by our global B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	142 - 147 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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