Description

2,3-Butanediol, Dinitrate is an organic nitrate ester compound with significant utility as a specialty chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and energetic materials sectors. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in industries such as fine chemicals, specialty polymers, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring nitrate ester functionalities.
• Energetic Materials Research: Used in the development and study of plasticizers and stabilizers for propellants and explosives due to its nitrate groups.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing nitro and nitrate functional groups into target molecules in research and pilot-scale production.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and coatings where nitrate ester groups can impart specific chemical or physical properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a potential cross-linker in the formulation of certain elastomers and resins.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a high-purity standard or reagent in analytical and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Butanediol, Dinitrate
CAS No.	6423-45-6
Molecular Formula	C4H8N2O6
Molecular Weight	180.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Butanediol Dinitrate; 2,3-Dinitroxybutane; Butane-2,3-diyl dinitrate; 2,3-Bis(nitrooxy)butane; Dinitrate ester of 2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Butylene Glycol Dinitrate; BDND
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Butanediol, Dinitrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and at a stable, moderate temperature (recommended 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.450

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