Description

N,n-Dimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline is a specialized nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This product matters for its role as a key intermediate and functional component in high-performance applications, offering precise reactivity. Industries requiring energetic materials, specialty dyes, and complex organic synthesis will find this compound essential for research and development.

Application

• Primary intermediate in the synthesis of specialized energetic materials and propellant formulations.
• Key precursor for the development of high-performance azo dyes and pigments with specific light-fastness properties.
• Research chemical in the study of nitration chemistry and aromatic substitution reactions.
• Potential component in the formulation of corrosion inhibitors for specialized industrial applications.
• Building block for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates requiring nitro-functional groups.
• Used in analytical chemistry as a reference standard for chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline
CAS No.	2493-31-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9N5O6
Molecular Weight	271.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trinitro-N,N-dimethylaniline; N,N-Dimethylpicramide; Picramic Acid Dimethylamide; Dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitroaniline; N,N-Dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzenamine; Tetryl Impurity (related compound); 1-(Dimethylamino)-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
EINECS	219-677-9

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitroaniline is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles 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 away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer, isolate from reducing agents, fuels, and other combustible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	128°C - 132°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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