Description

1,4,5,8-Tetranitro-2,6-Naphthalenediamine is a high-purity, multi-nitro substituted aromatic diamine compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialty chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring four nitro groups on a naphthalene core, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic systems and energetic materials. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or energetic properties.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and insensitive munition compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of complex heterocyclic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nitro-aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring a stable, poly-nitro aromatic backbone.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Utilized in the development of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments where the nitro and amino groups provide sites for further functionalization.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the synthesis of high-performance polymers, such as polyimides and polyamides, for enhanced thermal stability.
• Chemical Research Standard: Provides a reference standard in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies of nitro-aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,5,8-Tetranitro-2,6-Naphthalenediamine
CAS No.	98331-88-5
Molecular Formula	C10H6N6O8
Molecular Weight	338.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diamino-1,4,5,8-tetranitronaphthalene; 1,4,5,8-Tetranitro-2,6-naphthalenediamine; 2,6-Naphthalenediamine, 1,4,5,8-tetranitro-; TNDA; TNND
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4,5,8-Tetranitro-2,6-Naphthalenediamine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques like HPLC and NMR is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

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

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