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4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline

    • Product Name: 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline
    • Alias: 4-Chloro-o-nitroaniline
    • Einecs: 221-568-8
    • Mininmum Order: 1 g
    • Factroy Site: Yudu County, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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    • Manufacturer: Ascent Petrochem Holdings Co., Limited
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    Specifications

    HS Code

    485759

    Chemical Name 4-Chloro-2-nitroaniline
    Molecular Formula C6H5ClN2O2
    Molecular Weight 172.57 g/mol
    Cas Number 89-63-4
    Appearance Yellow to orange crystalline powder
    Melting Point 138-140 °C
    Solubility In Water Slightly soluble
    Density 1.51 g/cm³
    Pubchem Cid 7043
    Inchi Key JKJIJOMSZNKFNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

    As an accredited 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.

    Packing & Storage
    Packing The 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline is packaged in a sealed 100-gram amber glass bottle with a secure screw cap and clear labeling.
    Shipping 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline is shipped in tightly sealed containers, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. It is typically packed according to hazardous materials regulations due to its toxic and potentially harmful nature. Proper labeling and documentation are required for safe transport, with handling procedures following all local and international shipping standards.
    Storage Store 4-Chloro-2-nitroaniline in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and incompatible substances such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Ensure the storage area is equipped to handle hazardous chemicals, and clearly label containers. Avoid sources of ignition and minimize exposure to heat and moisture.
    Application of 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline

    Applications of 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline in Industrial Manufacturing

    Our production-grade 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline supports several specialized sectors that demand strict compliance, high consistency, and secure downstream integration. Below, we detail verified industry pathways and their implemented practices.

    1. Azo Dyes Intermediates for Textile Dyeing

    4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline is widely used as a diazo component and coupling intermediate for manufacturing specific azo dyes utilized in cellulosic, polyamide, and wool fiber coloring. Textile dye makers select this material for high purity and batch-to-batch reproducibility, integrating it for the formation of disazo and monoazo dye chromophores. Control of nitro and chloro substitution patterns gives manufacturers fine-tuning of hue, solubility, and washfastness, essential for garment, yarn, and technical textile coloration.

    Industry compliance standards

    • OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
    • ZDHC MRSL V3.1
    • REACH Annex XVII (aromatic amines restrictions)
    • ISO 9001:2015 for QC and traceability

    Typical usage ratio

    • 5–12% of total dye mass, adjusted based on target dye strength, shade, and fiber compatibility

    Downstream process integration

    • Added at the raw material blending stage for azo coupling synthesis
    • Dissolved with diazonium salts or other couplers before reaction
    • pH, temperature, and solvent parameters optimized for high conversion and low side products

    Final product types

    • Direct dyes for cotton fabrics
    • Acid dyes for wool and nylon
    • Reactive dyes for cellulosics
    • Disperse dyes for polyester fibers

    2. Pigment Intermediates for Paints and Coatings

    4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline functions as a vital intermediate in the production of organic pigments, specifically for yellow and orange azo pigments employed in coatings and plastics. Industrial paint and pigment manufacturers rely on its performance in downstream diazotization and coupling stages, ensuring precise hue control, dispersion stability, and lightfastness for architectural, automotive, and industrial applications. The impurity profile must meet pigment grade thresholds to prevent migration or color bleeding.

    Industry compliance standards

    • EN 71-3:2019 (toy safety, migration of elements)
    • ASTM D3723 (organic pigment preparation)
    • ISO 1248 (pigment identification and quality testing)
    • GMP for pigment production (where applicable)

    Typical usage ratio

    • 7–18% in pigment mass, based on desired pigment concentration and batch capacity

    Downstream process integration

    • Used in diazotization steps, followed by coupling with β-naphthol or similar reactants to form the pigment core
    • Integrated at wet-phase synthesis before filtering and drying
    • Batch homogenization prevents aggregation and ensures chroma uniformity

    Final product types

    • Azo yellow pigments for waterborne and solventborne paints
    • Organic pigments for UV-resistant automotive coatings
    • Color concentrates for plastics
    • Printing inks for packaging

    3. Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis

    Pharmaceutical manufacturers use 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline as a controlled intermediate during the synthesis of select active pharmaceutical ingredients, especially where aromatic amine chemistry supports core scaffold modifications. Material purity and traceability directly affect downstream process validation, and handling requires dedicated containment systems to avoid cross-contamination and ensure cGMP audit readiness. Scale-up batches are validated for analytical profile and process safety, and documented for regulatory submissions.

    Industry compliance standards

    • ICH Q7 (active pharmaceutical ingredient GMP)
    • 21 CFR Part 211 (US FDA cGMP)
    • EU GMP Volume IV
    • Ph. Eur. and USP specification conformity (where the intermediate features in DMF)

    Typical usage ratio

    • 2–6% of total step mass, adjusted depending on molar equivalents required for coupling or reduction

    Downstream process integration

    • Charged to amidation, acylation, or reduction step in multipurpose reactors
    • Processed under nitrogen or argon for moisture-sensitive procedures
    • Isolated after critical filtration, then further purified as required

    Final product types

    • Antimicrobial API intermediates (structurally derived from nitroaniline cores)
    • Anti-infective agents (where aromatic substituents are required)
    • Small molecule intermediates for combinatorial libraries
    • Reference grade compounds for pharmaceutical R&D

    4. Agrochemical Synthesis Building Blocks

    Leading agrochemical manufacturers source 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline for the construction of herbicide, fungicide, and plant growth regulator molecules. Its electron-withdrawing nitro group and chloro substituent make it a preferred substrate in the nucleophilic aromatic substitution or reduction–coupling sequences. Production lines must ensure low heavy metal content and robust impurity controls to protect environmental safety and field application standards.

    Industry compliance standards

    • FAO/WHO specifications for technical active ingredients
    • ISO 17025 for QA laboratory traceability
    • REACH dossier compliance (chemical safety reports for European market)
    • US EPA approval protocols (FIFRA registration requirements)

    Typical usage ratio

    • 3–9% of reaction mass, modified according to required synthesis yield and downstream crop application dosage

    Downstream process integration

    • Dosed during aromatic substitution or catalytic hydrogenation sequence in batch reactors
    • Blended with base compounds before condensation and purification
    • QC checks for residuals and isomeric byproducts taken at stage gate

    Final product types

    • Selective herbicide intermediates
    • Aromatic fungicides precursors
    • Plant growth regulator base compounds
    • Crop protection ingredients for pre- and post-emergence mixes

    5. Polymer Additive and Stabilizer Manufacturing

    Chemical processors apply 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline in the synthesis of stabilizer and color-imparting additives for specialty polymers. Its reactivity supports the construction of antioxidants and UV-stabilizers for plastics exposed to prolonged sunlight or mechanical stress. Polymer compounders demand precise metering and trace contaminant control to guarantee additive effectiveness and maintain polymer mechanical and optical properties.

    Industry compliance standards

    • FDA 21 CFR 177 (for indirect food contact polymers, where applicable)
    • EU Regulation 10/2011 (plastics intended for contact with food)
    • ISO 9001/14001 (process QC and environmental consistency)
    • RoHS 3 (IEC 62321) for electronics-related polymers

    Typical usage ratio

    • 0.3–2.1% based on target additive concentration and polymer grade selected for end use

    Downstream process integration

    • Integrated at melt blending or pre-polymerization additive preparation
    • Processed in solvent or solid-state mixing tanks
    • Monitored for compatibility with host polymer matrix to prevent phase separation

    Final product types

    • Antioxidant masterbatch for polyethylene and polypropylene
    • UV-protective additives for outdoor plastics
    • Coloring agents for high-performance thermoplastics
    • Plastic parts for electrical and food packaging industries

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    More Introduction

    4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline: Quality That Enables Progress

    Our Commitment to Consistency in Manufacturing

    Every batch of 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline that leaves our facility reflects years of refining process control and raw material sourcing. Our daily focus revolves around providing a product our customers can trust, both in physical appearance and chemical purity. Over the years, we have developed our production to ensure that every lot maintains tight specifications. Each drum displays a yellow-to-orange crystalline powder, with purity levels consistently falling between 99% and 99.5%, checked by HPLC and GC methods. Moisture is tightly controlled, as is insolubles, because even a slight deviation can throw off downstream reactions. The reality inside the reactor is different from what it looks like in a textbook. Tiny changes in agitation rates and feed rates show up as shifts in particle size and filtration characteristics. Only a producer running the entire synthesis, downstream processing, and packaging can make sure these slight variations do not impact the final product.

    Understanding the Real Role of 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline

    The bulk of our output heads for use in agrochemical synthesis, especially as a building block for dyes and pigment intermediates. Users rely on its reactivity — the chloro and nitro groups lend themselves to versatile transformations. Many of the dyestuff and pigment workshops we supply use the product directly in their primary coupling reactions, and they highlight the clean conversion and minimal byproduct formation. If the starting point fails on impurities, those foreign species travel down the entire process chain, complicating cleanup and often dropping overall yields. Decades of close work with formulators have taught us that real downstream economy means more than buying cheap input — it is driven by smooth reactions, predictable filtration, and minimal waste, all starting with tight control on precursor quality.

    What Marks Our Product Apart from Common Alternatives

    After years of conversations with technical directors and line chemists, we rarely encounter requests for the same product in variable grades. Unlike some nitroaniline isomers or unrelated chloroanilines, 4-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline continues to stand apart because of the specific reaction pathways it enables. Other structural isomers such as 2-Chloro-4-Nitroaniline or 2-Nitro-4-Chloroaniline differ in how the substituents guide electrophilic aromatic substitution. In practical terms, this means they will not give the same color tones, reactivity, or downstream purity — no matter how “close” the data sheets look. Several customers who tried switching from our 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline to another isomer for cost reasons found that their intermediates came out with unpredictable color shades, substantial impurities, or troublesome recrystallization. Such issues are expensive, not only in product quality but in lost time and reworked batches.

    No Substitute for a Reliable Process

    As a manufacturer, years of experience have repeatedly shown that stable process parameters and reliable starting materials are the most important contributors to plant efficiency. The core of our production uses clean, direct chlorination followed by controlled nitration. These steps are monitored by our operators and checked analytically at every stage. The entire line runs with stainless steel to avoid introducing metallic contamination. Control of water content and handling of reaction gases must carry through to the filtration and drying stages, or sticky agglomerates or color variations impact the next step. Every kilo of material is handled by operators who know what variations look like—not just by eye but by tracking analytics and consistency trends over months and years.

    Applications Driven by Real-world Demands

    Many users are not just interested in the molecule but in how it fits into their specific process. Over the years, conversations with end users in pigments and dyes exposed real-world problems, like batch-to-batch color variation and slow filtration. Close communication has helped us tweak drying, screening, and packaging. Some pigment makers want larger, dust-free crystals while others, like fine chemical syntheses, prefer smaller particle sizes for rapid dissolution. For bulk orders, we screen down to minimize fines that can clog handling equipment. We pay attention to feedback and implement changes where they matter—in the factory, not just on paper.

    Staff Experience Shapes Every Order

    Production doesn’t just depend on modern equipment. The experience built on our factory floor cuts down trouble long before a batch ever leaves the easels. Several of our shift leaders have handled this route for more than a decade, solving real-time challenges that never show up in generic product brochures. Small operational tweaks, like running filters with specific mesh sizes or modifying solvent choices for certain customers, have resulted from long nights troubleshooting during actual runs. Years ago, a pigment plant flagged clumping during storage in humid weather. By examining the interaction between crystal habit and residual water, and then adjusting dryer settings, we managed to cut down caking complaints to near zero. This type of knowledge sticks because it’s been tested by hands-on work, not written once for a marketing team.

    Reliable Logistics Keep Businesses Running

    Everyone talks about fast delivery, but only direct control of inventory, loading, and documentation really delivers. Unlike sellers who source from third parties, we invoice, pack, and dispatch straight from our factory. For recurring customers, we keep extra safety stock, double-sealed packing, and can provide COA or extra analytical detail on request. Shipments pass customs with proper UN labeling and reach international ports by the agreed timeline. In recent years, more logistics companies require precise data to clear chemicals. We have worked directly with shippers, providing earlier booking confirmations and test reports that match exactly with each lot. Controlled warehousing and real-time data reduce risk of delays, especially for just-in-time supply chains.

    Down-to-Earth Advice for Choosing Chemical Inputs

    Over the years, new buyers sometimes ask why two drums from two factories, advertised at the same purity, can perform so differently. The difference always shows up in the reality of your own plant. Impurities may pass basic GC but still introduce trouble: color fouling, unexpected traces that force end users to adjust future steps. Relying on the cheapest input creates hidden costs that surface as waste, downtime, or process headaches. Factory chemists who test real-world batches often tell us stories of chasing elusive yields, only to switch back to more reliable supply and watch problems vanish. Industry history backs this up: long-term relationships with proven producers save much more than cosmetic cost savings.

    How Our Manufacturing Practice Supports the Industry

    We work with buyers who ask tough questions. They want traceability from raw material to finished drum, full transparency on what goes into every batch, and a clear answer for every test result. We openly share process flows, clean data sets, and retain samples for cross-verification. Sometimes clients visit our site to look at agitation tanks, check discharge protocols, and see firsthand how pre-packing inspection works. This level of openness only comes when you make and ship your own product, validating all the way, rather than brokering from outside sources.

    Supporting Environmental and Safety Standards with Action, Not Words

    As times change, regulatory focus has grown—rightfully—on reducing emissions and safeguarding health. Twenty years ago, waste management was an afterthought. Now every new investment aims to cut down byproduct streams. We recover and treat spent acid from the nitration step, run scrubbers on any chlorination off-gas, and meticulously manage residues for safe landfill or incineration. Solvent recovery units recycle a significant portion of what was once discharge waste. We consider this the necessary cost of operating responsibly, especially as local authorities raise standards. Safety always comes first on our shop floor, from PPE requirements for staff to regular training refreshers and near-miss drills. Mistakes in chemical production do not end up as minor issues. By treating safety and sustainability as integral to our daily operations, we reinforce both the quality and consistency of our final product.

    Troubleshooting at the Source: Flexible Manufacturing for Dynamic Markets

    Markets shift quicker than theoretical projections. A big pigment customer might suddenly double demand, or new regulations could force a change in the allowable trace metal content. As a producer, we run parallel production lines when needed, immediately switching formulations if required by new contract specs or legislation. If required, extra purification steps or tighter screenings can be integrated for contract lots. Over the years, it’s become clear that the ability to tweak production in real time—without waiting for third-party adjustments—means repeat buyers know they can count on not just a specification, but a responsive manufacturing partner.

    Working With Experts Means Knowing the Material Inside-Out

    Years of feedback make us aware of the likely pain points users encounter downstream. Technical support isn’t about reading from a script, but about proven solutions tested in heavy-duty production. Pigment makers sometimes call about filtration slowness; our technical team has spent overtime in our own filtration hall pushing through clumped or overdried product to see firsthand how moisture adjustments can smooth out workflow. Innovation is born from these cycles of real-world usage, not one-off laboratory tweaks.

    Why Purity Never Tells the Whole Story

    Lab purity above 99% often looks impressive on paper, but meaningful quality involves more parameters. Clarity of color, stability in extended storage, and absence of undesired isomers or trace metals all matter. Processed drums sent to clients have been held in our climate-controlled warehouse and monitored for changes in color and consistency year-round. Long-term pigment users report fewer inconsistencies and longer shelf life with this approach compared to suppliers with rapid turnover but little in-depth QC.

    Key Differences to Know in the Market

    Competing 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline products on the market sometimes make claims of ultra-high purity. Our commitment is to real, practical performance, not just numbers. Many competitor batches end up with more fines, greater caking under humid storage, or contain trace impurities below regulatory limits that still trigger issues in high-end color applications. Our ongoing work with technical staff, coupled with careful monitoring of each production run, makes sure that every lot matches customer expectations–not just for purity, but for reproducibility and problem-free processing.

    Looking Ahead: Adapting to Future Demands

    Industry requirements never stay static. Regulatory limits on specific trace impurities grow tighter each year. Market feedback calls for lower dust levels, improved flowability, and tighter color consistency. We keep investing in filtration technology, monitoring for micro-contaminants, and refining drying and milling to adapt to these real-world asks. Staff participate in ongoing technical training; site audits ensure nothing is overlooked. These measures mean we stay one step ahead—not just on paper, but on the warehouse floor and in every delivered batch.

    Conclusion: What Real Manufacturing Delivers for the User

    For buyers serious about 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline as a production input, the key value comes from tight process control, proven transparency, and proven experience in real chemical manufacturing. Feedback circles between production, QC, and end user inform every process change. Our decades of operation show that industry moves not on slogans, but on material that works every time, in every batch, no matter the volume. This is the product of long-standing expertise and direct, hands-on engagement with all aspects of synthesis, handling, and shipping—offering peace of mind and reliable results to those who depend on this key building block.

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