Description

Nitronium Hexafluorophosphate is a powerful and versatile nitrating agent and electrophile used in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce nitro groups into aromatic and other organic compounds under controlled conditions, often with higher selectivity and milder conditions than traditional mixed acids. This reagent is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing nitro-containing intermediates, energetic materials, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Aromatic Nitration: A key reagent for the controlled nitration of sensitive or deactivated aromatic rings in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Used in the synthesis of nitro-organic compounds and novel high-energy materials (HEMs) for specialized applications.
• Electrophilic Nitration Agent: Provides a clean source of the nitronium ion (NO₂⁺) for reactions where traditional nitrating mixtures are unsuitable due to side reactions or harsh conditions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce nitro functional groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Catalyst and Reagent Preparation: Serves as a precursor for preparing other nitronium salts and specialized catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Laboratory-scale Organic Synthesis: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D chemists exploring new nitration methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitronium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	19200-21-6
Molecular Formula	NO₂PF₆
Molecular Weight	190.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitronium hexafluorophosphate(V); Nitryl hexafluorophosphate; NO₂PF₆; Nitronium PF₆; Hexafluorophosphoric acid nitronium salt; Nitryl fluorophosphate
EINECS	242-902-5

Quality Control

Our Nitronium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and development as well as scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Hexafluorophosphate (PF₆⁻) Content	Conforms

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