Description

Hexanitrodiphenylamine is a high-energy nitroaromatic compound of significant industrial interest. Its value lies in its specific chemical structure, which makes it a key intermediate in specialized synthesis and research applications. This product is primarily required by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the explosives, propellants, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Primary intermediate in the synthesis of specialized high-energy materials and explosives formulations.
• Key research chemical for developing and testing new propellant compositions and pyrotechnic agents.
• Building block in organic synthesis for creating complex nitroaromatic compounds with specific energetic properties.
• Used in analytical chemistry as a reference standard for calibrating detection equipment in security and forensic applications.
• Potential precursor in the development of specialty dyes and pigments requiring nitro-functionalized aromatic structures.
• Component in controlled laboratory studies on thermal decomposition and stability of nitro compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanitrodiphenylamine
CAS No.	35860-31-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₅N₇O₁₂
Molecular Weight	439.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2',4,4',6,6'-Hexanitrodiphenylamine; Dipicrylamine; Hexyl; DPA; HNTPA; Hexanitrodiphenylamide; 2,2',4,4',6,6'-Hexanitro-N-phenylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexanitrodiphenylamine is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial and research use. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 25°C. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.