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Usage

Uses

Used in Munitions Production:
5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole is used as an insensitive high explosive for the production of munitions that are designed to be less prone to accidental detonation. Its properties contribute to the safety and reliability of these munitions.
Used in Propellants and Explosives:
In addition to its role in munitions, 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole is utilized as a stabilizer in propellants and explosives, enhancing their performance and ensuring a controlled reaction.
Environmental and Health Considerations:
While 5-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole serves important functions in the production of munitions and explosives, it has also been the subject of environmental and health concerns due to its potential toxicity and persistence in the environment. As a result, there is ongoing research and development aimed at creating alternative compounds that can offer similar explosive properties with reduced environmental impact.

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

Downstream Products

• 19404-15-0 3-methyl-2,4,6-trinitro-anisole 
• 98953-57-2 5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenetole 
• 5349-76-8 2,4-diamino-1-methoxy-5-methyl-benzene 
• 65740-55-8 2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitroaniline 
• 5267-23-2 (5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydrazine 
• 854624-37-6 N,5-dimethyl-2,4-dinitroaniline 
• 5267-21-0 N-(5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydroxylamine 
• 5267-27-6 5-amino-2,4-dinitrotoluene 
• 123343-96-4 4-methoxy-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline 
• 620949-49-7 8-methoxy-6-methyl-5-nitro-4-phenylquinoline 
• 620949-51-1 8-methoxy-5-nitro-4-phenyl-6-quinolinecarbaldehyde 
• 620949-46-4 5-[{(2'-methoxy-4'-methyl-5'-nitrophenyl)amino}methylidene]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione 
• 865981-82-4 8-methoxy-6-[β-trans-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethenyl]-5-nitro-4-phenylquinoline 
• 855937-11-0 acetic acid-(2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitro-anilide) 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

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.

COMPOUNDS OF '3-(5-SUSTITUTED OXY-2,4-DINITRO-PHENYL)-2-OXO-PROPIONIC ACID ESTER', PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I) and process of obtaining the same. Said compounds of Formula (I) is employed in the syntheses of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), 4,5-dioxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline-2,7,9-tricarboxylic acid 2-allyl ester, 5-ethoxy-5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline-2,7,9-tricarboxylic acid, 5- hydroxy-6-(1,1,4-trioxo-1 lambda* 6*-1,2, 5 -thiadiazolidin-2-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Said syntheses of compounds via. compounds of Formula (I) as intermediates employ minimum number of steps resulting in a shorter process and has improved efficiency along with many other advantages.

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.