Description

1,4-Dinitrobutane is a versatile organic nitro compound with the CAS registry number 4286-49-1. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the production of more complex molecules for research and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research and development for creating complex nitroalkanes, amines, and other functionalized organic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Explosives & Propellants Research: Utilized in controlled research environments for studying energetic materials.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dinitrobutane
CAS No.	4286-49-1
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	148.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane-1,4-dinitrile; 1,4-Dinitrobutane; Tetramethylene dinitrile; 1,4-Dicyanobutane; Adiponitrile (Note: This is a common synonym, but adiponitrile typically refers to NC(CH₂)₄CN); Succinonitrile, 1,2-dicyanoethane (Note: This is a different isomer); Dinitrile of adipic acid; Tetramethylene cyanide
EINECS	224-293-7

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dinitrobutane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.