Description

4-Chloro-2-Formylbenzonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile building block, distinguished by its reactive formyl and chloro substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating complex organic syntheses, offering a strategic point for further functionalization to create advanced molecular architectures. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzamide or heterocyclic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex chromophores and functional dyes.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Formylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	77532-89-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClNO
Molecular Weight	165.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-4-chlorobenzonitrile; 4-Chloro-2-cyanobenzaldehyde; 4-Chlorophthalaldehyde nitrile; 2-Cyano-4-chlorobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2-formylbenzonitrile; 77532-89-9; 4-Chloro-2-aldehydobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-chloro-2-formyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Chloro-2-Formylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °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.