Description

1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene is a high-energy nitroaromatic compound known for its symmetrical, highly nitrated structure. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized chemical intermediate and a model compound in energetic materials research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fields of explosives formulation, propellant chemistry, and pyrotechnic composition development.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate and model compound in the development and testing of new high explosives and propellants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor for synthesizing more complex nitroaromatic derivatives and specialty fine chemicals.
• Analytical Standards: Employed as a reference standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy for the identification and quantification of nitroaromatics.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Acts as an oxidizing agent in specialized pyrotechnic formulations requiring controlled burn rates and specific energetic output.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of certain azo dyes and pigments, leveraging its nitro-functionalized aromatic core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Critical for studies on thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, and structure-property relationships of nitro compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene
CAS No.	602-96-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9N3O6
Molecular Weight	255.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Trinitromesitylene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene; Mesitylene, 2,4,6-trinitro-; TNTM; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-trinitro-benzene; NSC 403116; sym-Trinitromesitylene; Trinitromesitylen
EINECS	210-037-6

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Due to its oxidizer properties, store separately from combustible and reducing materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	182 - 186 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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