Description

Potassium 2,2-Dinitroethanolate is a specialized energetic salt with significant utility as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique dinitroethanolate structure makes it valuable for the controlled generation of reactive species and for modifying energetic properties in formulations. This compound is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, specialty chemical manufacturers, and producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds and fine-tuning product performance.

Application

• Energetic Materials Synthesis: A crucial precursor and intermediate in the research and production of specialized explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring nitro-functional group chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or anionic component in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale reactions for introducing nitro and alcoholate functional groups into target molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate energetic or polar nitro groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2,2-Dinitroethanolate
CAS No.	35229-99-3
Molecular Formula	C₂H₂KNO₅
Molecular Weight	159.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Dinitroethanolate; 2,2-Dinitroethanol Potassium Salt; Potassium Salt of 2,2-Dinitroethanol; Dinitroethanol Potassium Salt; Potassium 2,2-Dinitroethoxide; K-DNE; 2,2-Dinitroethan-1-ol Potassium Salt; Potassium (2,2-dinitroethoxy)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2,2-Dinitroethanolate is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to a rigorous quality management system, with each lot undergoing comprehensive analytical testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Potassium Content (Titration)	24.0% - 26.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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