Description

Acenaphthylene, 1,2-Dihydro-5, 6-Dinitro- is a specialized dinitro-substituted derivative of acenaphthylene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro-aromatic functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile starting material for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes to create fused-ring systems.
• Materials Science: Investigated for the preparation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitro chemistry and polycyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Acenaphthylene, 1,2-Dihydro-5, 6-Dinitro-
CAS No.	4406-87-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	244.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dinitroacenaphthylene; 1,2-Dihydro-5,6-dinitroacenaphthylene; 5,6-Dinitro-1,2-dihydroacenaphthylene; Acenaphthylene, 5,6-dinitro-1,2-dihydro-; 5,6-Dinitroacenaphthene (related); DNAN (context-specific); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acenaphthylene, 1,2-Dihydro-5, 6-Dinitro- is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), related substances, and physical properties are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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