Description

β-Fluoro-Beta,Beta,2,4,6-Pentanitrophenetole is a specialized fluorinated and nitrated aromatic ether compound. This high-energy material is valued for its unique molecular structure, which combines fluorine substitution with multiple nitro groups on a phenetole backbone. It is primarily utilized in advanced research and development sectors requiring precise, high-performance chemical intermediates. Key industries seeking this compound include energetic materials research, pharmaceutical chemistry for novel synthesis, and specialty chemical manufacturing for high-value applications.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in the development of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and propellants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex, fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its unique structure can impart specific biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating advanced fluorinated pesticides or herbicides, leveraging the effects of fluorine on bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers or nitro-aromatic polymers with specialized thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a reagent or substrate in academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination or nitration methodologies.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing nitro- and fluoro-substituted dyes with specific color fastness or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Fluoro-Beta,Beta,2,4,6-Pentanitrophenetole
CAS No.	18138-93-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6F N5O11 *
Molecular Weight	367.16 g/mol *
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2,4,6-trinitro-5-(2-nitroethoxy)benzene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-5-(2-nitroethoxy)-1-fluorobenzene; 5-(2-Nitroethoxy)-2,4,6-trinitro-1-fluorobenzene; β-Fluoro-β,β,2,4,6-pentanitrophenetole; Phenetole, β-fluoro-β,β,2,4,6-pentanitro-; 18138-93-7; Pentanitrophenetole, β-fluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

* Calculated based on typical structure. Contact us for confirmed data.

Quality Control

Our β-Fluoro-Beta,Beta,2,4,6-Pentanitrophenetole is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store this material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, bases, and other sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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