3606-21-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole
• Synonyms: 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole;1-Methoxy-2,4-dinitro-5-methylbenzene;1-Methoxy-5-methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene;2,4-Dinitro-5-methylanisole;3-Methoxy-4,6-dinitrotoluene
• CAS NO: 3606-21-1
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈N₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 212.15952
• EINECS: 222-769-3
• Mol File: 3606-21-1.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 374.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 186.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.383g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.77E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.577
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole(3606-21-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole(3606-21-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3606-21-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole, also known as DINA, is a chemical compound that is used as an insensitive high explosive. It is a yellow, crystalline solid that is insoluble in water and has a high melting point. DINA is commonly used in the production of insensitive munitions, which are designed to be less prone to accidental detonation. It is also used as a stabilizer in propellants and explosives. DINA has been the subject of environmental and health concerns due to its potential toxicity and persistence in the environment. Efforts have been made to develop alternative compounds with reduced environmental impact while maintaining the desired explosive properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H8N2O5/c1-5-3-8(15-2)7(10(13)14)4-6(5)9(11)12/h3-4H,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 88-40-4 2-tert-butyl-5-methylanisole 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 349-01-9 1-fluoro-5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-benzene 
• 352-70-5 m-Fluorotoluene 
• 100-84-5 1-methoxy-3-methyl-benzene 
• 874521-29-6 2,4-di-tert-butyl-5-methyl-anisole 
• 7697-37-2 nitric acid 
• 71850-79-8 2-tert-butyl-5-methyl-4-nitro-anisole 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 51676-74-5 1-chloro-5-methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene 
• 5411-53-0 5-bromo-2,4-dinitro-toluene 
• 1076-56-8 Thymol methyl ether 

Downstream Products

• 5267-57-2 N,O-bis-(5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydroxylamine 
• 5267-22-1 O-acetyl-N-(5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydroxylamine 
• 857536-10-8 benzoic acid-(2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitro-anilide) 
• 855937-11-0 acetic acid-(2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitro-anilide) 
• 865981-82-4 8-methoxy-6-[β-trans-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethenyl]-5-nitro-4-phenylquinoline 
• 620949-46-4 5-[{(2'-methoxy-4'-methyl-5'-nitrophenyl)amino}methylidene]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione 
• 620949-51-1 8-methoxy-5-nitro-4-phenyl-6-quinolinecarbaldehyde 
• 620949-49-7 8-methoxy-6-methyl-5-nitro-4-phenylquinoline 
• 123343-96-4 4-methoxy-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline 
• 65740-55-8 2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitroaniline 
• 5267-27-6 5-amino-2,4-dinitrotoluene 
• 5267-21-0 N-(5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydroxylamine 
• 854624-37-6 N,5-dimethyl-2,4-dinitroaniline 
• 5267-23-2 (5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydrazine 

Relevant articles and documents

Non-acid synthesis of nitro musks based on the ozone-mediated nitration using nitrogen dioxide

Three nitro musks, musk xylol 1, musk ketone 2 and musk ambrette 3, were prepared in good to moderate yield by direct polynitration of the respective aromatic materials with nitrogen dioxide in the presence of ozone.

Process for the production of 5-alkoxy-2,4-dinitro-alkylbenzenes

Process for producing 5-alkoxy-2,4-dinitroalkylbenzenes of the general formula (I) STR1 R1 =C1 to C4 alkyl; R=C1 to C6 alkyl group, C2 to C4 hydroxyalkyl, C3 to C4 dihydroxyalkyl, in which a 3-fluoroalkylbenzene is nitrated and the obtained 2,4-dinitro-5-fluoroalkylbenzene is then reacted with a suitable alcohol at -5° C. to +25° C. with the addition of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.