2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid CAS 3970-35-2

2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid

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Name: 2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid

CAS: 3970-35-2

Purity: 99%min

MOQ: 1KG

Basic Info:

CAS No:3970-35-2
Name:2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid
EINECS:223-590-3
Formula:C7H4ClNO4
Weight:201.56
Other Names:2-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid,98%
Type:Chemical reagents
Shelf Life:3 years
Brand Name:Look Chem
Place of Origin:Shandong, China

Product Introduction:

A colleague of mine who runs a process chemistry group once described 2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid as “the awkward one in the benzoic acid family” — and he wasn’t wrong. CAS 3970-35-2. The ortho relationship between the chloro and nitro substituents on the ring creates genuine electronic complexity. The nitro group at position 3 is electron-withdrawing, and the chloro at position 2 does dual duty: it’s a leaving group candidate in nucleophilic aromatic substitution but it also distorts the ring electronics enough to redirect where subsequent reactions prefer to occur.
 
I’ve seen procurement specs for this come in three flavors. The research-scale guys want small quantities, high purity, fast delivery, and they’ll pay a premium for it. Process development teams want 98%+ with tight impurity specs and a full COA showing actual data — not just “complies with specification” checkboxes. Production groups want reliable supply, price stability, and the ability to scale up without requalifying. If you’re sourcing this for process development, the impurity profile matters more than the headline purity number. Ask for the GC or HPLC trace, not just the summary table.
 
The compound melts around 155-158°C and is soluble in common polar organic solvents — DMF, DMSO, acetone — but has limited water solubility. That solubility profile is why it works well in certain coupling reactions where you need a homogeneous reaction mixture. It handles elevated temperatures reasonably well, but if you’re using it in acidic conditions at high temp, watch the nitro group — it can be selective about what reactions it participates in.
 
One thing I’d flag for anyone setting up a handling protocol: the nitro group on an aromatic ring combined with organic residue is worth taking seriously in waste management. Standard lab safety practices apply, but make sure your waste disposal contractor knows what they’re collecting. Don’t assume routine organic waste handling covers energetic materials.

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2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid Uses:

The main draw in pharmaceutical synthesis is its role as a precursor for building substituted heterocycles — benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, quinolones. The chloro leaving group gets displaced in the right conditions, and the nitro can be reduced to an amine that then participates in ring closure. That two-step sequence — SNAr then reductive amination — appears in quite a few drug synthesis routes, especially for kinase inhibitor programs where substituted aromatic cores are everywhere.
 
In agrochemical work,2-Chloro-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid compound shows up as a building block for certain herbicide and fungicide candidates. The nitrobenzoic acid scaffold is a recurring motif in crop protection chemistry. If you’re doing contract synthesis for an agrochemical program, make sure you’re sourcing from a supplier who can provide the regulatory documentation your client will eventually need — SDS in the right format, COA with specific impurity data, origin documentation.
 
There’s also a smaller volume use in specialty dye synthesis, where the aromatic ring with its mix of electron-donating and withdrawing substituents contributes to chromophore design. Not the primary market, but worth knowing if you’re evaluating which grades to stock.

Related Industry Q&A

Q1:What purity grade do I actually need for pharmaceutical intermediate work?
 
For early-stage synthesis — route scouting, milligram-scale method development — 97-98% is usually fine. When you get to late development or scale-up, the spec should tighten to 99%+ with specific limits on individual named impurities, not just “total impurities.” The reason: some impurities in starting materials carry through the synthesis and become problematic in the final API. The earlier you establish tight starting material specs, the fewer surprises you’ll hit at scale.
 
Q2:How stable is 2-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid during long-term storage?
 
Properly stored material — sealed container, cool and dry, no UV exposure — holds specification for 24 months or more. The main degradation mode is moisture uptake that eventually affects the physical form rather than chemical decomposition. Reseal containers promptly after use, and if you’re storing large quantities, use an indicator card in the storage area to track humidity levels.
 
Q3:Can I specify customized impurity limits beyond your standard grade?
 
Yes, for orders above 25 kg we typically can accommodate custom specifications within our production capability. The lead time and any price impact depend on how far the custom spec deviates from our standard product. Tell us what you need and we’ll assess feasibility — we’d rather have that conversation upfront than have you qualify our standard grade and then find it doesn’t meet your downstream requirements.
 
Q4:What documentation do you provide for this compound?
 
Standard package includes: CoA (actual values, not just spec compliance), SDS (GHS format), TDS. For pharmaceutical applications we can support DMF filings with additional manufacturing documentation. For regulated markets we can provide country-of-origin documentation and, for larger programs, facility audit support.

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1. Certificate Of Analysis (COA)

2. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

3. Route of synthesis (ROS)

4. Method of Aanlysis (MOA)

5. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

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