Description

2-Ethyl-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol Dinitrate is a specialized organic nitrate ester compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring both nitro and nitrate ester functional groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating energetic materials and high-performance polymers. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as manufacturers in the defense, aerospace, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel formulations with specific energetic or plasticizing properties.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key intermediate in the synthesis of novel plasticizers, binders, and energetic compounds for propellants and explosives.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce nitro and nitrate ester groups into polymer chains to alter properties like flexibility, thermal stability, and energy content.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the research-scale synthesis of complex organic molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrating agent or functional group donor in organic synthesis for agrochemicals and fine chemicals.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in creating cross-linked polymeric networks for coatings or composite materials requiring specific mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol Dinitrate
CAS No.	4153-96-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2O8
Molecular Weight	224.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-2-nitropropane-1,3-diyl dinitrate; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-nitro-, dinitrate; 2-Ethyl-2-nitrotrimethylene dinitrate; Nitroethane dinitrate derivative; ENPDD; 2-Ethyl-2-nitro-1,3-dinitratopropane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Ethyl-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol Dinitrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency, purity, and safety for research and industrial use. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical testing against established internal specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its nature as an organic nitrate ester and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HNO3)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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