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Picric acid
SpectraBase Compound ID FLB6MdmbePX
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
Mol Weight 229.1 g/mol
Molecular Formula C6H3N3O7
Exact Mass 228.997099 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 7l0KXgbJRUO
Name PICRIC ACID
Source of Sample Merck & Company, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey
CAS Registry Number 88-89-1
Comments FOR SAFETY IN TRANSPORTATION, WATER IS USUALLY ADDED
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density 1.763
Formula C6H3N3O7
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
Melting Point 121.8C
Molecular Weight 229.104004
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.763
RTECS Number TJ7875000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= EXPLODES WHEN HEATED ABOVE 300C, HEATED RAPIDLY OR BY PERCUSSION; CAUSES ALLERGIC REACTIONS; TOXIC IF INGESTED
Synonyms 2,4,6-TRINITROPHENOL PHENOL, 2,4,6-TRINITRO-, CARBAZOTIC ACID C.I. 10305 PICRONITRIC ACID PHENOL TRINITRATE PICRIC ACID 2-HYDROXY-1,3,5-TRINITROBENZENE
Technique KBr WAFER
Use USED IN EXPLOSIVES, AND MATCHES; USED TO PRODUCED COLORED GLASS, LEATHER, AND ELECTRIC BATTERIES; USED AS A REAGENT
Web Link http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0515.html