Description

D-Glucitol Hexanitrate is a high-energy nitrate ester derivative of the sugar alcohol sorbitol. This compound is of significant interest in specialized chemical synthesis and energetic materials research due to its unique molecular structure. It serves as a critical intermediate or model compound for researchers and developers in the fields of propellants, explosives, and pharmaceutical nitration chemistry.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a model compound or intermediate in the study of nitrate ester stability, decomposition kinetics, and performance characteristics.
• Propellant & Explosive Formulation: Investigated for potential use as a plasticizer or energetic binder component in advanced solid propellant and explosive compositions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized nitrated building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis for quality control and method development in related chemical industries.
• Pharmaceutical Nitration Studies: Employed in research exploring nitration pathways and the biological activity of nitrate esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucitol Hexanitrate
CAS No.	17091-13-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8N6O18
Molecular Weight	452.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitol Hexanitrate; D-Sorbitol Hexanitrate; Hexanitrosorbitol; Glucitol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexanitrate; NSC 404185; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexa-O-nitro-D-glucitol; Nitrosorbide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Glucitol Hexanitrate is manufactured and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay/purity, identification, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant laboratory and safety standards to guarantee the integrity of this specialized material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its nature as an energetic material and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere and in minimal quantities. Keep container tightly sealed in a dedicated, secure storage location compliant with all local and national regulations for reactive chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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