Description

1,3,5-Tris(1-methylethoxy)-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic compound featuring a unique combination of isopropoxy and nitro functional groups. This structure makes it a compound of significant interest for advanced material synthesis and energetic applications, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of high-performance polymers, specialty explosives, and as a key intermediate in complex organic synthesis.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a high-energy-density intermediate or model compound in the development of novel explosives and propellants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for synthesizing thermally stable and high-performance polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the preparation of complex, multi-functional aromatic compounds for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Functions as a building block for nitro-aromatic dyes and specialty colorants.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) in analytical laboratories for method development and calibration.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in fundamental research to study the reactivity and properties of polynitroaromatic ethers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3,5-Tris(1-methylethoxy)-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
CAS No.	68959-42-2
Molecular Formula	C15H21N3O9
Molecular Weight	387.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Triisopropoxy-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-triisopropoxybenzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-tris(1-methylethoxy)-2,4,6-trinitro-; Tris(isopropoxy)trinitrobenzene; Phloroglucinol trinitro triisopropyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,5-Tris(1-methylethoxy)-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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, isolate from reducing agents, flammable materials, and organic compounds. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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