Description

2,3,4,6-Tetranitrotoluene is a specialized nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate and energetic material precursor, offering controlled reactivity for precise formulation development. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the explosives and propellants sector, as well as for laboratories focused on organic synthesis and high-energy materials chemistry.

Application

• Primary intermediate in the synthesis of specialized high-energy materials and explosives formulations.
• Research and development of novel energetic compounds and propellant additives.
• Controlled synthesis of complex nitroaromatic derivatives for material science studies.
• Calibration standard and reference material in analytical laboratories for explosive detection and forensic analysis.
• Precursor for chemical tagging agents and specialized dyes in niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,6-Tetranitrotoluene
CAS No.	73333-96-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4N4O8
Molecular Weight	272.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-TNT; TNT (2,3,4,6-isomer); 1-Methyl-2,3,4,6-tetranitrobenzene; Tetranitrotoluene; NSC 84275; Toluene, 2,3,4,6-tetranitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,6-Tetranitrotoluene is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and industrial use. Product purity and identity are verified through advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer, isolate from reducing agents, fuels, and organic materials. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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