Description

2,2,5,5-Tetrakis(Hydroxymethyl)-Cyclopentanone Tetranitrate is a specialized organic nitrate ester compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring multiple hydroxymethyl and nitrate ester functional groups, makes it a valuable high-energy intermediate and a versatile building block for complex polymers and energetic materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers focused on developing novel polymeric binders, specialty plasticizers, and performance materials requiring tailored chemical functionality.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a multifunctional cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers, such as polyurethanes and polyesters, with enhanced properties.
• Energetic Materials Research: Used as a key intermediate in the development of advanced propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnic formulations due to its nitrate ester content.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a sophisticated synthetic precursor in the research and development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Cross-linking: Employed to modify and improve the thermal and mechanical stability of resins and composite materials.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Utilized to develop high-performance adhesives and coatings with specific curing and durability characteristics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, materials science, and energetic compound design.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,2,5,5-Tetrakis(Hydroxymethyl)-Cyclopentanone Tetranitrate
CAS No.	66634-67-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12N4O13
Molecular Weight	384.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,5,5-Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentanone tetranitrate; Tetranitrate of 2,2,5,5-Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentanone; THCPTN; Cyclopentanone, 2,2,5,5-tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, tetranitrate; 1,1,4,4-Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentane-2-one tetranitrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,2,5,5-Tetrakis(Hydroxymethyl)-Cyclopentanone Tetranitrate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive and oxidizer properties, the container should be kept in a secondary containment and segregated from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong acids, and combustible substances. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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