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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Ortho Chloro Para Nitro Toluene (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene)
CAS 89-59-8 · C14H12Cl2N2O4 · ≥98% Technical
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Ortho Chloro Para Nitro Toluene (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene) |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 89-59-8 |
| Molecular formula | C14H12Cl2N2O4 |
| Molecular weight | 343.17 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | ≥98% Technical |
| Description | Yellow crystalline solid |
| Product group | Nitro Toluene Intermediates |
| Category | Dyes & Dye Intermediates |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Yellow crystalline solid | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Solubility | As per specification | Complies | Visual / Monograph |
| 4 | Assay | Not less than 98.0 % w/w | 98.38 | Spectrophotometry |
| 5 | Shade | Matching approved standard | Matches standard | Visual / Spectrophotometric |
| 6 | Strength vs. Standard | 100 ± 3 % | 99.3 % | Spectrophotometry |
| 7 | Moisture | Not more than 5.0 % w/w | 3.18 | Gravimetry |
| 8 | Matter Insoluble in Water | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.177 | Gravimetry |
| 9 | Solubility in Water at 60 °C | Not less than 80 g/L | 110 g/L | In-house method |
| 10 | Light Fastness (ISO 105-B02) | Grade 5 – 6 minimum | Grade 6 | ISO 105-B02 |
| 11 | Wash Fastness (ISO 105-C06) | Grade 4 – 5 minimum | Grade 5 | ISO 105-C06 |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Ortho Chloro Para Nitro Toluene (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene) and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.