- ▸ ortho-Chlorobenzonitrile intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis (Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture)
- ▸ Building block for dye and specialty chemical manufacture (Industrial Manufacturing)
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2-Chlorobenzonitrile is a chloro-benzonitrile synthesis intermediate — a building block used in the manufacture of dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates (it is a precursor to 2-chlorobenzamide, 2-chlorobenzoic acid and related building blocks). Identity: CAS 873-32-5.
What it is
2-Chlorobenzonitrile (CAS 873-32-5, C7H4ClN) is a chloro-benzonitrile sold as a synthesis intermediate — a defined building block that downstream manufacturers convert into finished products. It is one of the most widely used chlorobenzonitriles.
Role in synthesis
As a nitrile, the cyano group can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding acid or amide, or reduced to a primary amine, while the ring halogens are reactive sites for nucleophilic aromatic substitution. The substitution pattern (isomer) is part of the identity — confirm the CAS to be sure the isomer matches your route, because position isomers react differently and lead to different products.
What it is used to make
It is a building block toward dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates (it is a precursor to 2-chlorobenzamide, 2-chlorobenzoic acid and related building blocks). RawSource supplies the intermediate; the downstream synthesis, product registration and any application or efficacy are the responsibility of the manufacturer that uses it.
Forms, grades and handling
Supplied to a defined assay with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per lot; define the assay and key impurity limits your route needs. Several halo-aromatic intermediates are hazardous and some are regulated — confirm regulatory status and handling for your jurisdiction, and always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Typical values are not a guaranteed specification; the CoA governs.
Bulk and custom-quantity supply
RawSource sources 2-Chlorobenzonitrile direct from producers in bulk and custom quantities, with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay and impurity limits and your sample/pilot/production quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply continuity. See the full range in the intermediates guide.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Chloro-benzonitrile |
| End-use class | Dye, agrochemical & pharma intermediates |
| CAS Number | 873-32-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H4ClN |
| Molecular Weight | 137.56 g/mol |
| Handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2-chlorobenzonitrile used to make?
2-Chlorobenzonitrile (CAS 873-32-5) is a synthesis intermediate used to make dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, including 2-chlorobenzamide and 2-chlorobenzoic acid derivatives.
Can RawSource supply 2-chlorobenzonitrile in bulk or custom quantities?
Yes — RawSource supplies 2-chlorobenzonitrile in bulk and custom (sample/pilot/production) quantities with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay, impurity limits and quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply.