Description

Propanoic Acid, Anhydride With Nitric Acid (9Ci) is a specialized organic nitrate compound, functioning as a potent nitrating and oxidizing agent. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce nitro groups into organic molecules, a critical step in synthesizing various high-value intermediates. This chemical is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop or manufacture nitro-containing compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the nitration of aromatic and heterocyclic compounds in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides that contain nitro functional groups.
• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a nitrating agent in the controlled synthesis of novel explosives and propellant components for defense and aerospace applications.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Facilitates the production of nitro-based dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a selective oxidizing agent in complex multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Used to nitrate polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility and reactivity for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanoic Acid, Anhydride With Nitric Acid (9Ci)
CAS No.	56184-92-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O7 (Tentative)
Molecular Weight	220.14 g/mol (Tentative)
Synonyms	Propanoic Anhydride, Nitric Acid Adduct; Nitric Acid Propanoic Anhydride Adduct; Propionic Anhydride Nitric Acid Adduct; Propionyl Nitrate (related compound); Nitrating Agent PN-1; CAS 56184-92-0; 9CI Identifier Compound
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Propanoic Acid, Anhydride With Nitric Acid (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure product integrity through comprehensive analytical methods including HPLC, GC, and titration to verify assay purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical processes.

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 oxidizer, isolate from reducing agents, organic materials, and bases. Recommended storage temperature: 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Nitric Acid Content	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC/HPLC)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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