Description

3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its reactive benzyl alcohol and nitro-chloro substitution pattern. This compound is crucial for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It serves as a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into their target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific substitution pattern is beneficial.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in research for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing nitro- and chloro-substituted aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	77158-86-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	187.58 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Nitro-3-chlorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-nitro-3-chlorobenzene (incorrect but sometimes used); 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-chloro-2-nitro-; 77158-86-2; 3-Chloro-2-nitrobenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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