Description

Peroxypropionyl Nitrate is a specialized organic peroxide compound of significant interest in atmospheric chemistry and advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate and reactive species for studying photochemical smog formation and oxidation processes. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and industrial developers in environmental science laboratories, advanced material synthesis, and specialized chemical manufacturing requiring precise, reactive intermediates.

Application

• Atmospheric Chemistry Research: A critical standard and reactive intermediate for modeling and studying the formation mechanisms of photochemical smog and peroxyacyl nitrates (PANs).
• Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) Studies: Used in laboratory-scale research to investigate novel oxidation pathways and radical reaction kinetics.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a specialized reagent or precursor in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and fine chemicals under controlled conditions.
• Environmental Fate and Transport Studies: Employed as a tracer or model compound to understand the degradation and behavior of airborne pollutants.
• Calibration Standard: Used for calibrating analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs (GC) and Mass Spectrometers (MS), in environmental monitoring.
• Polymerization Initiator Research: Investigated for its potential as a radical initiator in controlled polymerization reactions for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Peroxypropionyl Nitrate
CAS No.	5796-89-4
Molecular Formula	C₃H₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	135.08 g/mol
Synonyms	PPN; Peroxypropionyl nitrate; Propionyl peroxynitrate; PAN (C3); Peroxypropanoic nitric anhydride; 1-Nitrooxypropyl peroxoate; Propanyl peroxynitrate
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Quality Control

Our Peroxypropionyl Nitrate is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and stability is provided with each shipment to support your experimental integrity and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures of -20°C or below. Store away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Isolate from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong bases, and other peroxidizable compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Stability (at -20°C)	Stable for 6 months when stored as directed

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