Picric acid - CAS 88-89-1

Picric acid (Cat.No:R069657) is a chemical compound known for its explosive properties and use as a yellow dye. When water is added to picric acid, it becomes less sensitive to shock and friction, reducing its explosive potential. It has applications in chemical analysis and as a dye in the textile industry.

Catalog Number: R069657

CAS Number: 88-89-1

PubChem Substance ID:355195365

Molecular Formula: C6H2(NO2)3OH

Molecular Weight:229.104

Purity: ≥95%

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Synonym

• Synonyms: C.I.# 10305, 2.4.6-Trinitrophenol

Property

• Molecular Formula: C6H2(NO2)3OH
• Molecular Weight: 229.104
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT

Computed Descriptor

• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H3N3O7/c10-6-4(8(13)14)1-3(7(11)12)2-5(6)9(15)16/h1-2,10H
• InChIKey: OXNIZHLAWKMVMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]