Description

2-Chloro-2,2-Dinitroethanol is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique combination of chloro and dinitro functional groups on an ethanol backbone. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing energetic materials and fine chemicals where controlled reactivity and specific molecular architecture are required. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, as well as production specialists, in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty explosives.

Application

• Key Intermediate in Energetic Materials Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for novel explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring its specific reactive sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for introducing the chloro-dinitroethanol moiety into more complex molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Potential use in creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be utilized in formulations requiring specific cross-linking functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-2,2-Dinitroethanol
CAS No.	918-53-6
Molecular Formula	C2H3ClN2O5
Molecular Weight	170.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2,2-dinitroethanol; 2,2-Dinitro-2-chloroethanol; Ethanol, 2-chloro-2,2-dinitro-; 2-Chloro-2,2-dinitro-1-ethanol; NSC 84285; 1-Chloro-1,1-dinitro-2-hydroxyethane; α-Chloro-α,α-dinitroethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-2,2-Dinitroethanol is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, reducing agents, and heat sources. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.