Description

1,3-Dinitropropane CAS NO 6125-21-9 is a versatile organic nitro compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique bifunctional nitroalkane structure, enabling a range of chemical transformations including nucleophilic substitutions and reductions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel compounds and energetic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing amine or amino acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro group is a key reactive site.
• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a valuable intermediate and model compound in the development and testing of propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale reactions for the preparation of diamines, diacids, and other complex organic molecules via reduction or condensation reactions.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in polymer chemistry for modifying resin properties and creating specialized polymeric networks.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent for methodological studies in nitro chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dinitropropane
CAS No.	6125-21-9
Molecular Formula	C3H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	134.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-DNP; Propane, 1,3-dinitro-; Dinitropropane; NSC 66499; β,β'-Dinitropropane; 1,3-Dinitropropane (stabilized); 3-Nitro-1-nitropropane
EINECS	228-078-9

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dinitropropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Store separately from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.450

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