Description

5-Methyl-2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-Benzenediol is a specialized aromatic nitro compound with a high oxygen balance, making it a compound of significant interest in energetic materials research and development. Its precise molecular structure and consistent purity are critical for performance and safety in advanced formulations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers working in the fields of pyrotechnics, propellants, and specialty chemical synthesis where controlled reactivity and specific thermal properties are required.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key intermediate or additive in the development of novel explosives and propellant formulations due to its trinitro-substituted structure.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Used in specialized color-producing or delay compositions where specific burn rates and chemical stability are paramount.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex polynitro aromatic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy for quality control in related chemical manufacturing.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Investigated for use in cross-linking or modifying polymers to impart specific thermal or stability characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-Benzenediol
CAS No.	602-97-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O8
Molecular Weight	259.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dihydroxy-5-methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-5-methylresorcinol; Methyltrinitroresorcinol; 5-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitroresorcinol; Trinitromethylresorcinol; TNMR; 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl-2,4,6-trinitro-
EINECS	210-045-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-Benzenediol is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting research and development specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and relevant physical data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, combustible materials, and acids. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.