2-Chlorobenzonitrile
2-Chlorobenzonitrile (CAS: 873-32-5) is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid that combines an activated nitrile group with a reactive aryl chloride. It is an important intermediate for azo dyes, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty organic synthesis, where the chloro substituent enables nucleophilic substitution and transition-metal-coupling chemistry. The nitrile group is readily converted to acids, amides, and amidines, giving access to a broad family of benzoic acid derivatives from one starting material. The solid melts near room temperature, stores well, and dissolves in common organic solvents for convenient processing. Customers value its dependable quality and its role as a versatile aromatic building block in fine-chemical production.
• Dye intermediates: used in the production of azo dyes and organic pigments for textiles, inks, and coatings.
• Agrochemical synthesis: a precursor for herbicide and pesticide active ingredients built on the chlorobenzonitrile core.
• Organic synthesis: the chloro group supports substitution, cyanation, and cross-coupling chemistry for complex molecules.
• Fine chemicals: nitrile conversion to acids, amides, and amidines expands downstream product families efficiently.
Product Name: 2-Chlorobenzonitrile
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