Description

2,6-Bis(Picrylazo)-3,5-Dinitropyridine is a specialized high-nitrogen heterocyclic compound characterized by its unique picrylazo and nitro functional groups. This complex structure makes it a valuable intermediate and analytical reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments working on energetic materials, high-performance dyes, and coordination chemistry.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key precursor or model compound in the development of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and insensitive munitions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a complexing agent or chromogenic reagent in spectrophotometric analysis for the detection of specific metal ions.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a multidentate ligand for forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or complexes with transition metals for catalytic studies.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and pigments for high-value applications requiring specific light-fastness or thermal properties.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce nitro and azo groups into polymer backbones, altering thermal and optical characteristics.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical Research: Provides a scaffold for investigating novel heterocyclic chemistry and potential bioactive molecule synthesis in university and pharmaceutical labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(Picrylazo)-3,5-Dinitropyridine
CAS No.	55106-96-2
Molecular Formula	C17H6N12O12
Molecular Weight	570.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(2,4,6-trinitrophenylazo)-3,5-dinitropyridine; 2,6-Di(picrylazo)-3,5-dinitropyridine; 3,5-Dinitro-2,6-bis(picrylazo)pyridine; Picrylazo Dinitropyridine Derivative; BPDNP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Bis(Picrylazo)-3,5-Dinitropyridine is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and identification verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its complex nitro- and azo-substituted structure, it should be handled as potentially shock- and friction-sensitive. Store only in the original container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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