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2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane

98%

Synonym(s):

2,3-Dinitro-2,3-dimethylbutane

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(NO2)C(CH3)2NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.17
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

214-215 °C (dec.) (lit.)

functional group

amine
nitro

SMILES string

CC(C)([N+]([O-])=O)C(C)(C)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H12N2O4/c1-5(2,7(9)10)6(3,4)8(11)12/h1-4H3

InChI key

DWCLXOREGBLXTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB) is an additive required for commercial plastic explosives. The product has been used to develop a fast, square-wave voltammetric measurement protocol of taggant (DMNB explosive) at an unmodified carbon fiber electrode. This protocol used a phosphate buffer solution at pH 7.0.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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