Description

2,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene is a specialized nitrated aromatic compound with the CAS number 87185-24-8. This high-energy material is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced chemical products and materials. It is primarily required by research and development laboratories, specialty chemical manufacturers, and industries focused on energetic materials and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A crucial building block for the preparation of more complex nitroaromatic compounds and dyes.
• Energetic Materials Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying explosive properties and developing new formulations.
• Specialty Explosives Formulation: Serves as a component in the manufacture of specialized industrial and defense-related explosives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce nitro-functional groups into polymer chains for specific material properties.
• Photographic Chemical Precursor: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of certain light-sensitive compounds used in photographic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene
CAS No.	87185-24-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅N₃O₆
Molecular Weight	263.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2,3,5-trinitro-; 1,4-Dinitro-2-nitronaphthalene; Trinitronaphthalene; TNN; NSC 406924
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its sensitivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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