Description

2-Chloro-4-Iodo-6-Nitroaniline is a halogenated nitroaniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring chlorine, iodine, and nitro functional groups on an aniline core, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aniline structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and complex organic pigments due to its reactive amino and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive components.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Iodo-6-Nitroaniline
CAS No.	873386-86-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClIN2O2
Molecular Weight	298.47 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-iodo-6-nitrobenzenamine; 6-Amino-3-chloro-5-iodonitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-4-iodo-6-nitro-phenylamine; Benzenamine, 2-chloro-4-iodo-6-nitro-; 4-Iodo-2-chloro-6-nitroaniline; 2-Chloro-4-iodo-6-nitroaniline (primary synonym)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Iodo-6-Nitroaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.