Description

(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)-Acetonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both chloro and nitro substituents on the phenyl ring, makes it a critical building block for the development of complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific biological activity profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive nitrile and halogenated aromatic structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex azo dyes and other specialty colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic polymers and liquid crystals due to its rigid molecular framework.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, particularly in cross-coupling and cyanation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	89277-99-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	196.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzyl cyanide; (2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzeneacetonitrile; α-(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-α-cyanotoluene; Benzeneacetonitrile, 2-chloro-4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2-chlorobenzyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-4-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 consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale 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%

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