Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its strategically positioned chlorine and nitro substituents. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive aldehyde group for condensation and a halogenated nitroarene scaffold for nucleophilic aromatic substitution. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated nitroarene structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, including the preparation of quinoxalines, benzimidazoles, and other fused ring systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for method development, scale-up studies, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	75618-41-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2NO3
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-6-nitrobenzaldehyde; 6-Nitro-2,3-dichlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-dichloro-6-nitro-; 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitro-benzaldehyde; NSC 403119; 2,3-Dichloro-6-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dichloro-6-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for extended storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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