Description

6-Nitronaphthalene-1,4-Dione is a specialized nitro-substituted quinone derivative, serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its value lies in its unique electronic structure, which makes it a key precursor for the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds, dyes, and functional materials. This product is essential for research chemists and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic drug candidates.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating nitro- and amino-substituted quinone-based dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in research for developing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials due to its electron-deficient quinone core.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to synthesize functional monomers or cross-linking agents for specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitroaromatic chemistry, redox-active molecules, and quinone transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitronaphthalene-1,4-Dione
CAS No.	80267-67-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	203.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-1,4-naphthalenedione; 6-Nitronaphthoquinone; 6-Nitro-1,4-dihydro-1,4-diketonaphthalene; NSC 406913
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitronaphthalene-1,4-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

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 amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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