Description

2,4-Dinitrophenyl Acetate, 95% is a high-purity chemical derivative of 2,4-dinitrophenol, widely used as a key intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactivity, particularly as an acylating agent and a protecting group in complex molecular construction. It serves critical roles for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or reagent in enzymatic studies and proteomics research.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed as a precursor in the production of nitroaromatic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized in the modification of polymers and as a cross-linking or functionalization agent.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent for the analysis of alcohols and phenols via chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dinitrophenyl Acetate, 95%
CAS No.	4232-27-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O6
Molecular Weight	226.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitrophenyl acetate; 2,4-DNPA; Acetic acid 2,4-dinitrophenyl ester; 1-Acetoxy-2,4-dinitrobenzene; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl) ethanoate; Dinitrophenyl acetate; DNP-OAc; 2,4-Dinitrophenol acetate
EINECS	224-197-4

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Acetate, 95% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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