Description

4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-Bifurazan is a high-energy heterocyclic compound characterized by a bifurazan backbone with nitro substituents. This structure is of significant interest for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced energetic materials and high-performance chemical intermediates. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of energetic materials chemistry, specialty polymers, and pharmaceutical research where its unique reactivity is leveraged.

Application

• Primary Energetic Material Precursor: A critical intermediate in the synthesis of high-density, high-performance explosives and propellants.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used to create heat-resistant and high-energy polymers for aerospace and defense applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for nitrogen-rich heterocycles in medicinal chemistry research.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying novel heterocyclic reactions and properties.
• Pyrotechnic Formulations: A component in specialized pyrotechnic compositions requiring specific burn rates and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-Bifurazan
CAS No.	17220-33-6
Molecular Formula	C4N6O6
Molecular Weight	228.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Bifurazan, 4,4'-dinitro-; Dinitrobifurazan; DNBF; 4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-bifurazan; 4,4'-Dinitrobifurazan; 1,2,5-Oxadiazole, 3,3'-(1,2,5-oxadiazole-3,4-diyl)bis[4-nitro-]; 3,3'-Bifurazan-4,4'-dinitrile 1,1'-dioxide (obsolete); 4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-bis(1,2,5-oxadiazole)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-Bifurazan is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (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.