Description

3,4,5-Trinitrotoluene is a specialized nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and energetic materials research. Its distinct isomer structure offers unique reactivity and performance characteristics compared to other trinitrotoluene derivatives. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development laboratories, analytical method development, and specialized industrial applications requiring precise chemical intermediates.

Application

• Primary standard and reference material for analytical chemistry and method validation.
• Key intermediate in the research and development of specialized energetic materials and propellants.
• Used in controlled synthesis studies for novel nitroaromatic compounds and polymers.
• Essential reagent in forensic science and environmental analysis for explosive residue detection.
• Employed in academic and industrial research to study decomposition kinetics and thermal stability.
• Potential precursor for the synthesis of complex chemical derivatives in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5-Trinitrotoluene
CAS No.	603-15-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O6
Molecular Weight	227.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2,3,4-trinitrobenzene; 2,3,4-Trinitrotoluene; TNT-1,2,3; 3,4,5-TNT; β-Trinitrotoluene; 3,4,5-Trinitromethylbenzene; NSC 209886
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,5-Trinitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. All materials are subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and spectroscopic identification. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, isolate from reducing agents, organic materials, and other flammable substances. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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