Description

3,3-Dinitrooxetane is a high-energy, strained-ring organic compound of significant interest in advanced materials and chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a four-membered oxetane ring with two nitro groups, makes it a valuable precursor for energetic materials and specialty polymers. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of propellants, explosives, and polymer chemistry for developing novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key monomer and building block for synthesizing high-performance, energetic binders and plasticizers used in propellant and explosive formulations.
• Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a reactive monomer for creating novel polymers with nitro-functionalized backbones, potentially offering unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in research for the synthesis of complex, nitrogen-containing heterocycles that are core structures in various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions that leverage the ring strain of the oxetane for [3+2] cycloadditions or ring-opening polymerizations.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use as a cross-linker in specialty polymer networks to enhance material density and stability.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical compound for fundamental studies in reaction mechanisms, material science, and the development of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dinitrooxetane
CAS No.	81764-66-1
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2O5
Molecular Weight	148.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dinitrooxetane; 3,3-Dinitrooxacyclobutane; Oxetane, 3,3-dinitro-; DNO; 3,3-Dinitro-1-oxacyclobutane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dinitrooxetane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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, sparks, and open flames. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer, store separately from reducing agents, combustible materials, and acids. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.