Description

Methyl Picrate is a nitrated aromatic ester, specifically the methyl ester of picric acid. This compound is valued in specialized industrial and research sectors for its role as a high-energy material intermediate and a precise analytical reagent. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the explosives, chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry fields.

Application

• Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized high-energy materials and explosives.
• Chemical precursor for the preparation of other nitrated aromatic compounds.
• Calibration standard and reference material in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy.
• Research reagent in studies involving energetic materials and detonation physics.
• Component in formulation development for specialized pyrotechnic compositions.
• Used in laboratory-scale organic synthesis for introducing specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Picrate
CAS No.	606-35-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O7
Molecular Weight	243.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl ether; Methyl 2,4,6-trinitrophenate; Picric acid methyl ester; 2,4,6-Trinitroanisole; Trinitrophenyl methyl ether; Methyl trinitrophenyl ether; TNA; Methyl ester of picric acid
EINECS	210-106-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl Picrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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, it must be segregated from reducing agents, flammable materials, and other combustibles. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	67 - 69 °C
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.