Description

(2,2,2-Trinitroethyl)Benzene is a specialized high-energy organic compound. This product is valued for its strong oxidizing properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced material synthesis and energetic formulations. It is primarily required by research institutions and manufacturers in the defense, aerospace, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and insensitive munitions.
• Propellant & Explosive Formulation: Serves as an oxidizing component in the development of advanced solid rocket propellants and high-performance explosives.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Used in specialized pyrotechnic mixtures for military and aerospace signaling applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: An intermediate for introducing the trinitroethyl functional group into more complex molecular architectures in organic chemistry.
• Analytical Standards: Employed as a reference standard in forensic and environmental analysis of nitroaromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(2,2,2-Trinitroethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	84942-95-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O6
Molecular Weight	241.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,2,2-Trinitroethyl)benzene; Benzene, (2,2,2-trinitroethyl)-; α-Trinitrotoluene; (Trinitroethyl)benzene; TNEB; Phenyl(trinitro)methane (historical); 2,2,2-Trinitro-1-phenylethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2,2,2-Trinitroethyl)Benzene is manufactured and handled under strict protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and formulation purposes. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for oxidizing materials, away from heat sources, sparks, and incompatible substances. Due to its energetic nature, store only in the original approved container and in minimal necessary quantities. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling and storage instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%

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