Description

tert-Butyl Nitrate is a highly volatile organic nitrate ester with the CAS number 926-05-6. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and specialty reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring nitration or as a source of the tert-butoxy radical.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the preparation of other tert-butoxy compounds and as a nitrating agent in organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a reagent in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as an initiator or modifier in controlled radical polymerization processes.
• Fuel & Propellant Additive Research: Investigated for its potential properties as a cetane improver or combustion modifier in specialty fuels.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or specialty reagent in analytical and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Nitrate
CAS No.	926-05-6
Molecular Formula	C₄H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl nitrate; 2-Methyl-2-nitroxypropane; Nitric acid tert-butyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl nitrate; TBN; tert-Butyl ester of nitric acid; 2-Nitrooxy-2-methylpropane
EINECS	213-124-9

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.398 - 1.402
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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