Description

Pentamethylene Nitrate is a specialized organic nitrate compound with the CAS registry number 3457-92-9. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other nitro-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Functions as a cross-linking agent or a modifier in the development of specialty polymers and energetic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a nitrating agent or a source of nitro groups in complex organic reactions within R&D laboratories.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and method development studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethylene Nitrate
CAS No.	3457-92-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Pentanediol Dinitrate; Pentanediol Dinitrate; PGDN; 1,5-Dinitroxypentane; NSC 4637; Pentamethylene Dinitrate; Nitropentamethylene
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Quality Control

Our Pentamethylene Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity	1.20 - 1.25

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