Description

Pentalene, Octahydro-2,5-Dinitro-, (2-α-,3A-Ba-,5-α-,6A-Ba-)- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-energy nitro compound with a unique polycyclic structure, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules in research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and energetic materials sectors who require precise building blocks for novel active ingredients and specialty formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in developing new herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides with unique modes of action.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a high-density, high-energy intermediate in the development of advanced propellants and explosives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile nitro-functionalized core for constructing complex polycyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific thermal or energetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentalene, Octahydro-2,5-Dinitro-, (2-α-,3A-Ba-,5-α-,6A-Ba-)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	169525-05-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O4
Molecular Weight	200.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(2α,3aβ,5α,6aβ)-Octahydro-2,5-dinitropentalene; 2,5-Dinitrooctahydropentalene; 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,6a-Octahydro-2,5-dinitropentalene; Pentalene, octahydro-2,5-dinitro-, (2α,3aβ,5α,6aβ)-; 169525-05-7; (2α,3aβ,5α,6aβ)-2,5-Dinitrohexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]furan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Pentalene, Octahydro-2,5-Dinitro- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its nitro groups and sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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