Description

1-Ethynyl-2,4-Dinitro-Benzene is a specialized aromatic compound featuring both ethynyl and nitro functional groups, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure provides a versatile platform for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of energetic materials and functional polymers. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials seeking to introduce specific reactivity and functionality into their target compounds.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance energetic materials and propellants.
• Building block for the research and development of novel pharmaceutical active ingredients and agrochemicals.
• Precursor in the production of specialized polymers and resins with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Used in academic and industrial organic synthesis research to study cycloaddition and coupling reactions.
• Intermediate for creating dyes, pigments, and functional materials with nitro-aromatic backbones.
• Starting material in the development of corrosion inhibitors and other specialty chemical additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethynyl-2,4-Dinitro-Benzene
CAS No.	18436-61-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitrophenylacetylene; Ethynyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 1-Ethynyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 2,4-Dinitro-1-ethynylbenzene; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)acetylene; Benzene, 1-ethynyl-2,4-dinitro-; 18436-61-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethynyl-2,4-Dinitro-Benzene is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.