Description

Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2,4-Dinitro--α--Oxo- is a specialized aromatic acid chloride derivative, distinguished by its nitro-substituted structure. This compound serves as a highly reactive and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the 2,4-dinitrophenylacetyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers for the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Peptide Chemistry: Acts as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids or peptides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating specialized nitro-aromatic dyes.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for synthesizing functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling or modifying biomolecules in research settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2,4-Dinitro--α--Oxo-
CAS No.	956155-32-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClN2O5
Molecular Weight	244.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitrophenylacetyl chloride; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)acetyl chloride; α-Oxo-2,4-dinitrobenzeneacetyl chloride; 2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-oxoacetyl chloride; DNPA-Cl
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2,4-Dinitro--α--Oxo- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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