Description

Hexyl 3,5-Dinitrobenzoate is a specialized organic ester derivative of 3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its primary commercial significance lies in its utility for the derivatization and analysis of alcohols and other hydroxyl-containing compounds via chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. This product is essential for R&D laboratories, analytical service providers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks for synthesis and quality control.

Application

• Analytical Derivatization Agent: Used to convert alcohols, glycols, and sterols into stable, UV-detectable derivatives for analysis by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a protected or functionalized building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for introducing the 3,5-dinitrobenzoyl moiety, which can be further modified or reduced to other functional groups.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development, reaction optimization, and exploring new chemical entities.
• Quality Control Standard: Acts as a reference standard or system suitability compound in analytical laboratories to validate chromatographic methods for alcohol analysis.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty agrochemicals, such as herbicides or plant growth regulators, where the nitroaromatic group is a key structural feature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl 3,5-Dinitrobenzoate
CAS No.	10478-04-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₆
Molecular Weight	296.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid Hexyl Ester; n-Hexyl 3,5-Dinitrobenzoate; Hexyl Dinitrobenzoate; 1-Hexyl 3,5-Dinitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dinitro-, hexyl ester; DNB-Hexyl; 3,5-DNB-Hexyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexyl 3,5-Dinitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and control of key impurities, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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