Description

2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene CAS NO 118-96-7 is a high-energy aromatic nitro compound, widely recognized for its controlled industrial applications. Its primary commercial value lies in its predictable and powerful explosive properties, making it a critical component for specific manufacturing and demolition processes. This product is essential for industries involved in controlled demolition, mining, quarrying, and the production of specialized munitions and propellants.

Application

• Primary explosive component in commercial and military-grade blasting agents.
• Key ingredient in the formulation of industrial demolition charges for construction and mining.
• Used in the production of cast and pressed explosive charges for specialized applications.
• Component in certain propellant formulations for rocket motors and other propulsion systems.
• Used in controlled demolition of large-scale structures like bridges and buildings.
• Essential raw material for the manufacture of specific types of ammunition and warheads.
• Used in seismic exploration charges for geological surveying.
• Research and development of high-energy materials and pyrotechnic compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
CAS No.	118-96-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O6
Molecular Weight	227.13 g/mol
Synonyms	TNT; Trinitrotoluene; sym-Trinitrotoluene; 2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene; Trotyl; Tritol; Tolite; Trilit; 1-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; α-Trinitrotoluene
EINECS	204-289-6

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene is manufactured and tested under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistency, purity, and performance for demanding industrial applications. Production adheres to rigorous internal specifications and safety standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, melting point, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and dedicated explosive magazine or facility away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. The product is easily oxidized and should be stored under appropriate safety conditions as per local and international regulations for high-energy materials. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	80.0 - 81.5 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as H2SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.