Description

3-Nitro-4,4-Bis[(Nitrooxy)Methyl]-2-Oxazolidinone is a high-energy nitro compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and development. This specialized chemical serves as a critical precursor and energetic plasticizer in the formulation of high-performance propellants and explosives. It is primarily required by research institutions, defense contractors, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on energetic materials, polymer modification, and novel synthetic pathways. The compound's unique structure offers valuable properties for tailoring burn rates and stability in complex formulations.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key intermediate and plasticizer in the development of advanced, high-performance solid propellants for aerospace and defense applications.
• Explosives Formulation: Used in the synthesis and modification of explosive compounds to achieve specific detonation velocities and sensitivity profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with embedded energetic functional groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals requiring nitrooxy functionalities.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Employed in the development of specialized pyrotechnic mixtures for controlled effects.
• Laboratory Scale Development: Used in R&D settings for proof-of-concept studies and small-scale prototype formulation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-4,4-Bis[(Nitrooxy)Methyl]-2-Oxazolidinone
CAS No.	343224-64-6
Molecular Formula	C5H7N5O9
Molecular Weight	281.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4,4-bis(nitrooxymethyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one; 4,4-Bis(nitrooxymethyl)-3-nitro-2-oxazolidinone; BNNO; Energetic Oxazolidinone Derivative; Nitrooxy Methyl Oxazolidinone; High-Energy Plasticizer Precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Nitro-4,4-Bis[(Nitrooxy)Methyl]-2-Oxazolidinone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We operate under a quality management system designed to meet the exacting standards of the energetic materials and research chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for energetic materials, away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). This material is moisture-sensitive and should be kept under dry conditions. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong acids, and heavy metal salts.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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
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.