Description

5-Chloro-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, versatile benzoic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and chloro groups contribute to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and molecular planarity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or modifier to impart specific properties into polymer chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	89894-14-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO5
Molecular Weight	231.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid; 2-Methoxy-3-nitro-5-chlorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-methoxy-3-nitro-; 5-Chloro-3-nitro-o-anisic acid; 5-Chloro-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid (primary IUPAC); 89894-14-4; 5-Chloro-3-nitro-2-methoxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Methoxy-3-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.