2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile - ≥99% , CAS No.16588-02-6

CAS: 16588-02-6 Cat. No.: C120236 Molecular Weight: 182.56 Beilstein Registry Number: 1818642 EC Number: 240-643-6
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Synonyms
AB00870 | 2-Chlor-5-nitrobenzonitril [German] | 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile, 99% | NSC 28973 | Cefoxitine | 5-Nitro-2-chlorobenzonitrile | W-107931 | A21148 | AKOS000120915 | 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzonitril | 6-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile | MSH | 2-Chloro-5-n
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≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 1 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Product Description
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile effectively conjugates with rat glutathione S-transferase (GST) isoenzymes and is an alternative model substrate in GST-research.
Product Application
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile was used in online detection of rat glutathione S-transferase P1-specific inhibitors by high-resolution screening technology.

Specifications

Synonyms
AB00870 | 2-Chlor-5-nitrobenzonitril [German] | 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile, 99% | NSC 28973 | Cefoxitine | 5-Nitro-2-chlorobenzonitrile | W-107931 | A21148 | AKOS000120915 | 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzonitril | 6-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile | MSH | 2-Chloro-5-n
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
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≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488186324
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488186324
Canonical SmilesC1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C#N)Cl
IUPAC Name2-chloro-5-nitrobenzonitrile
InChIKeyZGILLTVEEBNDOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C7H3ClN2O2/c8-7-2-1-6(10(11)12)3-5(7)4-9/h1-3H
Isomeric SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C#N)Cl
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DI3040000
Molecular Weight 182.56
Beilstein 1818642
Reaxy-Rn 1818642
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1818642&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassNitrobenzenes
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentNitrobenzenes
Alternative Parents Nitroaromatic compounds  Benzonitriles  Chlorobenzenes  Aryl chlorides  Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds  Organic oxoazanium compounds  Nitriles  Organopnictogen compounds  Organochlorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Nitrobenzene - Nitroaromatic compound - Benzonitrile - Chlorobenzene - Halobenzene - Aryl chloride - Aryl halide - Organic nitro compound - C-nitro compound - Organic 1,3-dipolar compound - Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Allyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Carbonitrile - Nitrile - Organic oxoazanium - Organic nitrogen compound - Organohalogen compound - Organochloride - Organonitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as nitrobenzenes. These are compounds containing a nitrobenzene moiety, which consists of a benzene ring with a carbon bearing a nitro group.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2201506Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2025 C120236
C2201509Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2025 C120236
C2201516Certificate of AnalysisDec 12, 2025 C120236
D1309188Certificate of AnalysisDec 05, 2024 C120236
A2402506Certificate of AnalysisNov 24, 2023 C120236
I2516043Certificate of AnalysisNov 24, 2023 C120236
I2525023Certificate of AnalysisNov 24, 2023 C120236
C23211168Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2022 C120236
F2305870Certificate of AnalysisJan 04, 2022 C120236
Chemical and Physical Properties
Boil Point(°C)122°C/0.6mmHg
Melt Point(°C)104-107°C
Molecular Weight182.560 g/mol
XLogP32.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass181.988 Da
Monoisotopic Mass181.988 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area69.600 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity229.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Linxin Yao, Zuyan Liu, Xiaoqiong Wu, Xitao Guo, Zhiming Qiu, Yurong Yan.  (2026)  Cyano-Functionalized Polyimide with Li+ Coordination Channels: Ultra-Stable Nanofiber Separators for High-Energy-Density Lithium Batteries.  ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,      [PMID:41505604] [10.1021/acsami.5c21195]
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