Description

2,4,6-Trinitrochlorobenzene is a highly functionalized aromatic compound, also known as picryl chloride, serving as a critical chemical intermediate in specialized organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of three nitro groups and a reactive chlorine atom, enabling precise and high-energy transformations. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in sectors such as explosives chemistry, dye and pigment production, and pharmaceutical research, where it is used to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Primary Explosive and Energetic Material Synthesis: A key precursor in the manufacture of high-performance explosives and propellants, such as tetryl.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specific azo and nitro-based dyes, contributing to color intensity and lightfastness.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Chemical Biology: Acts as a versatile building block for creating complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in research settings.
• Cross-linking Agent and Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce nitroaryl groups into polymers, altering thermal stability and reactivity profiles.
• Analytical Chemistry and Reagent: Serves as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of specialized herbicides and pesticides.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trinitrochlorobenzene
CAS No.	88-88-0
Molecular Formula	C6H2ClN3O6
Molecular Weight	247.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Picryl Chloride; 1-Chloro-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1-chlorobenzene; Chloropicrin (obsolete, not to be confused with trichloronitromethane); TNCB; NSC 4082; Benzene, 1-chloro-2,4,6-trinitro-
EINECS	201-865-9

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,4,6-Trinitrochlorobenzene is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure high purity, consistency, and safety. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and research-grade standards, and we support customer-specific purity requirements for advanced applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer and light-sensitive material, it must be kept strictly segregated from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 85 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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