Description

Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate (EGDN) is a high-energy organic nitrate ester compound, primarily known for its potent explosive properties and high volatility. Its controlled and precise application is critical in specialized industrial sectors where powerful, predictable energetic materials are required. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the explosives and propellant industries, as well as for research institutions focused on energetic materials chemistry and safety testing.

Application

• Primary ingredient in commercial and military explosive formulations, often used as a sensitizer in dynamite and other blasting agents.
• Key component in the production of propellants for rockets and missiles, contributing to controlled burn rates.
• Used in specialized detonator and initiator- Critical material for research and development in energetic materials, including stability, performance, and safety studies.
  • Employed in analytical chemistry as a reference standard for calibrating detection equipment for nitrated compounds.
  • Potential use in niche pharmaceutical research investigating the vasodilatory effects of organic nitrates (handled under strict GLP conditions).

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate (EGDN)
CAS No.	628-96-6
Molecular Formula	C2H4N2O6
Molecular Weight	152.06 g/mol
Synonyms	EGDN; Nitroglycol; 1,2-Ethanediol Dinitrate; Ethylene Dinitrate; Glycol Dinitrate; Dinitroglycol; Ethylene Nitrate; EGDN Explosive; NGc
EINECS	211-063-0

Quality Control

Our Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate is manufactured and handled under the strictest safety and quality protocols, adhering to relevant global regulations for energetic materials. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to verify identity, purity, and stability parameters. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, moisture content, and stability data is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved container, protected from light and stored in a dedicated, secure, and well-ventilated explosives magazine. Due to its highly volatile and strong oxidizing nature, it must be isolated from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials (e.g., reducing agents, acids, and other combustibles). Storage temperature should be maintained at a stable, cool temperature as specified in the safety data sheet. Strict inventory control and safety protocols must be observed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HNO3)	≤ 0.02%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.48 - 1.50
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.445 - 1.455
Stability Test (Heat)	Passes

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