Description

4,6-Dinitromesitylene-2-Sulphonic Acid is a specialized aromatic sulfonic acid derivative characterized by its nitro-substituted mesitylene backbone. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly where the introduction of both sulfonic acid and nitro functional groups is required. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical developers for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other complex organic molecules.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Pharmaceutical Research as a building block in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis for creating advanced herbicide and pesticide compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry as a monomer or additive to impart specific ionic or solubility properties.
• Analytical Chemistry as a standard or reagent in method development and calibration.
• Material Science research for developing functionalized surfaces or advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dinitromesitylene-2-Sulphonic Acid
CAS No.	33144-12-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9N2O7S
Molecular Weight	289.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitro-5-sulfomesitylene; 2-Mesitylenesulfonic acid, 4,6-dinitro-; 4,6-Dinitro-2-mesitylenesulfonic acid; DNMSA; 4,6-Dinitro-2-sulfomesitylene; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4-dinitro-6-sulfobenzene; 4,6-Dinitro-1,3,5-trimethyl-2-sulfobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dinitromesitylene-2-Sulphonic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request.

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 bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The compound may be hygroscopic; keep container tightly sealed to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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