Description

Ethyl 2,6-Dinitrobenzoate is a specialized organic ester compound characterized by its dinitro-substituted aromatic ring. This chemical serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitroaromatic or benzoate ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and prototyping of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the dinitrobenzoate structure is integral to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor for further functional group transformations, including reduction to amines or coupling reactions, in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the research of specialty polymers, coatings, or energetic materials due to its aromatic nitro groups.
• Chemical Standard: Serves as a reference standard or analytical reagent in quality control and method development for chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,6-Dinitrobenzoate
CAS No.	773136-03-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O6
Molecular Weight	240.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2,6-dinitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,6-dinitrobenzoate; 2,6-Dinitrobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,6-dinitrobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 406306; Ethyl 2,6-DNB; 773136-03-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,6-Dinitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for all critical parameters, including assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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