Description

2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoyl Chloride is a highly reactive and versatile aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the trinitrobenzoyl functional group, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where it is used to synthesize novel compounds, dyes, and energetic materials precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules requiring the trinitrobenzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a precursor in the development and study of novel high-energy-density materials and propellants.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating azo dyes and other colored compounds with specific light-absorption properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to functionalize polymers, imparting specific chemical or physical characteristics to the final material.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a derivatization agent for the detection and analysis of specific compound classes via chromatography or spectroscopy.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent in research laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions and synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	7500-86-9
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClN3O7
Molecular Weight	275.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trinitro-; Picryl chloride (less common, can refer to related compounds); TNB-Cl; TNBC; 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet exacting customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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