2,2’,4,4’-Tetranitrodiphenylmethane CAS 1817-76-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1817-76-1
Molecular FormulaC13H8N4O8
Molecular Weight348.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2’,4,4’-Tetranitrodiphenylmethane CAS 1817-76-1 chemical structure

Description

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2,2’,4,4’-Tetranitrodiphenylmethane is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 348.22 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

2,2’,4,4’-Tetranitrodiphenylmethane (CAS 1817-76-1), molecular formula C13H8N4O8 and molecular weight 348.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,2’,4,4’-Tetranitrodiphenylmethane meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC13H8N4O8
Molecular Weight348.22 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms4

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