Description

Trichloronitromethane is a highly reactive halogenated nitroalkane with significant industrial utility. This compound is valued for its potent oxidizing properties, making it a critical intermediate and reagent in specialized chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors for processes requiring controlled nitration or oxidation. Our supply ensures high purity and consistent quality for demanding industrial applications.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized agrochemicals, including certain herbicides and soil fumigants.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a potent oxidizing and nitrating agent in research and development for organic synthesis.
• Disinfectant & Biocide Precursor: Acts as a key starting material in the manufacture of powerful industrial biocides and disinfectants.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed in reactions to introduce nitro or chloro functional groups into polymer chains.
• Military & Specialty Applications: Historically used in the formulation of certain chemical agents; now relevant for decontamination research and specialty material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloronitromethane
CAS No.	76-06-2
Molecular Formula	CCl3NO2
Molecular Weight	164.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloropicrin; Nitrotrichloromethane; Nitrochloroform; Picric Chloride; Trichloro(nitro)methane; Nitrotrichloromethane; Aquinite; PS
EINECS	200-930-9

Quality Control

Our Trichloronitromethane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We adhere to relevant ISO standards and can support regulatory documentation for global supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and strong oxidizing nature, it must be segregated from reducing agents, strong bases, and other reactive chemicals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and degradation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.65 - 1.67
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.465

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