Description

1,3,6,8-Tetranitrocarbazole is a high-purity, polynitrated heterocyclic compound of significant interest in advanced material synthesis. Its unique structure, characterized by four nitro groups on the carbazole backbone, makes it a critical precursor and energetic material intermediate. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty chemicals, explosives formulation, and organic electronic materials development.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate and model compound in the synthesis of high-performance, heat-resistant explosives and propellants.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrated building block for creating complex heterocyclic systems, dyes, and pigments.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the development of novel polymers with specific thermal or optical properties, potentially for applications in organic electronics.
• Analytical & Reference Standard: Provides a certified reference material for quality control and analytical method development in chemical analysis laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Facilitates studies on nitration mechanisms, stability of polynitro compounds, and structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6,8-Tetranitrocarbazole
CAS No.	4543-33-3
Molecular Formula	C12H5N5O8
Molecular Weight	347.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbazole, 1,3,6,8-tetranitro-; 1,3,6,8-TNCZ; TNCZ; 1,3,6,8-Tetranitro-9H-carbazole; NSC 406916; 9H-Carbazole, 1,3,6,8-tetranitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,6,8-Tetranitrocarbazole is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet rigorous in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your research and production needs.

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 properties as a strong oxidizing agent, it must be segregated from reducing agents, organic materials, and other flammable substances. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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