Description

2-(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenylacetic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and chloro functional groups are essential for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including dyes, pigments, and functional materials.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and catalysis research involving cross-coupling or functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	73088-11-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO4
Molecular Weight	215.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid; 2-(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)ethanoic acid; 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenylacetic acid; NSC 403796; (2-Chloro-4-nitro-phenyl)-acetic acid; Acetic acid, (2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-; α-(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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