Description

3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitro and chloro substituents for bioactivity.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments due to its benzoic acid core and nitro group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a building block for creating mesogenic units and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	954818-73-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClNO5
Molecular Weight	231.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-chloro-4-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitro-; 4-Methoxy-3-chloro-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 3-Chloro-4-methoxy-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 954818-73-6 (CAS); 3-Cl-4-MeO-5-NO2-C6H2COOH
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers' regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents

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