Description

2-(5-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile and high-purity nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, featuring both a reactive nitrile group and a halogenated nitroaromatic ring, making it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic or complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloronitrophenyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(5-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	72301-65-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	196.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-(5-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)ethanenitrile; 5-Chloro-2-nitrobenzyl cyanide; α-(5-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 5-Chloro-2-nitrophenylacetonitrile; 2-Nitro-5-chlorophenylacetonitrile; Benzeneacetonitrile, 5-chloro-2-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(5-Chloro-2-Nitrophenyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.