Description

1,3,5-Trichlorotrinitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic compound known for its high-energy functional groups, making it a compound of significant interest in advanced material synthesis and energetic formulations. Its unique structure, combining both chlorinated and nitrated substituents, provides a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of explosives research, specialty chemical synthesis, and as a precursor for high-performance materials.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in the development and testing of new high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and propellant formulations.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex, multi-substituted benzene derivatives used in agrochemicals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reference material in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies due to its distinct chemical signature.
• Polymer Modification: Can be employed to introduce reactive nitro and chloro groups into polymer chains, altering thermal stability and reactivity.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in creating cross-linked networks in resins or polymers where its functional groups can participate in condensation or substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Trichlorotrinitrobenzene
CAS No.	2631-68-7
Molecular Formula	C6Cl3N3O6
Molecular Weight	324.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Trinitrotrichlorobenzene; 1,3,5-Trichloro-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; s-Trichlorotrinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-trichloro-2,4,6-trinitro-; TCTNB; Trichlorotrinitrobenzene; NSC 406082
EINECS	220-119-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,3,5-Trichlorotrinitrobenzene is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, verified by advanced analytical techniques. Our commitment to quality ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for sensitive chemical synthesis and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, combustible materials, and sources of heat or ignition. Due to its energetic nature, specific storage and handling protocols should be established in accordance with local and national regulations for reactive chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	187 - 191 °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.