Description

2,4,6-Trinitro-n-(2-Nitrophenyl)Aniline is a specialized nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. Its complex, multi-nitro-substituted structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating high-energy materials and functional dyes. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the explosives, specialty pigments, and advanced polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific energetic or chromophoric properties.

Application

• High-Energy Material (HEM) Research: A key precursor and model compound in the development and testing of novel explosives and propellants.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex azo and nitro-based dyes for niche applications requiring specific light-fastness or color properties.
• Chemical Standard & Reference Material: Serves as an analytical standard in forensic, environmental, and regulatory testing for nitroaromatic compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functionalizing agent to introduce nitro groups into polymer chains, altering thermal or optical characteristics.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and government labs for studies on nitro compound reactivity, crystallography, and decomposition kinetics.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Investigated for potential use in creating protective coatings for metals in aggressive environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trinitro-n-(2-Nitrophenyl)Aniline
CAS No.	38229-29-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8N6O8
Molecular Weight	364.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Nitrophenyl)-2,4,6-trinitroaniline; 2,4,6-Trinitro-2'-nitrodiphenylamine; 2-Nitro-N-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)aniline; Picramido-2-nitrobenzene; 1,3,5-Trinitro-2-((2-nitrophenyl)amino)benzene; (2-Nitrophenyl)(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4,6-Trinitro-n-(2-Nitrophenyl)Aniline is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development work. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), melting point, and impurity profile is available with each shipment and upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and other sources of ignition.

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.