Description

2,4-Dinitropyridine Monohydrochloride is a specialized organic salt derivative of pyridine, serving as a critical high-purity building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the dinitropyridine moiety, which is essential for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and structural properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic nitrogen systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides and pesticides where the nitropyridine structure imparts biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of specialized, nitrogen-rich compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing advanced colorants and functional dyes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dinitropyridine Monohydrochloride
CAS No.	73883-48-4
Molecular Formula	C5H4N3O4•HCl
Molecular Weight	205.57 g/mol (Free base: 169.10 g/mol)
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitropyridine Hydrochloride; Pyridine, 2,4-dinitro-, hydrochloride; 2,4-DNP•HCl; 2,4-Dinitropyridinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dinitropyridine Monohydrochloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your research and development processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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