Description

2,2-Dinitropropanol CAS NO 918-52-5 is a specialized nitro-alcohol compound serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two nitro groups on a single carbon, makes it a valuable precursor for energetic materials and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, where precise molecular building blocks are required.

Application

• Energetic Materials Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of plasticizers, stabilizers, and propellant components for the defense and aerospace industries.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring nitro-functionalized scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce nitro groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, adhesion, or thermal stability for specialty coatings and adhesives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and materials science.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dinitropropanol
CAS No.	918-52-5
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆N₂O₅
Molecular Weight	150.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dinitro-1-propanol; 1-Propanol, 2,2-dinitro-; Dinitropropanol; NSC 60530; β,β-Dinitropropanol; 2,2-DNP; DNP-OH; Propanol, dinitro-
EINECS	213-045-8

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dinitropropanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment.

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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its nitro-alcohol nature, it should be handled and stored with appropriate precautions for reactive chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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