Description

sec-Butylnitrate CAS NO 924-52-7 is a specialized organic nitrate ester compound of significant industrial interest. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its unique reactivity profile. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as chemical synthesis, fuel technology, and materials science, where its properties as a nitrating agent and combustion modifier are leveraged.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key reagent in the synthesis of more complex nitro compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Fuel Additive & Cetane Improver: Used in diesel formulations to enhance ignition quality and improve combustion efficiency.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Employed in specific organic reactions where its solvent properties are advantageous.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Functions as a plasticizer or cross-linking agent in the production of certain polymeric materials.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in propellant and explosive formulations due to its energetic nature.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical and research chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	sec-Butylnitrate
CAS No.	924-52-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyl nitrate; Butan-2-yl nitrate; sec-Butanol, nitrate; Nitric acid, sec-butyl ester; 2-Nitroxybutane; sec-BuONO₂; NSC 8425
EINECS	213-108-3

Quality Control

Our sec-Butylnitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer and its light sensitivity, it must be kept strictly segregated from combustible materials and protected from all light exposure. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Acidity (as HNO₃)	≤ 0.1 %
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Refractive Index (n²⁰D)	1.410 - 1.415

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