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239801

Picric acid

ReagentPlus®, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, PA

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Linear Formula:
(O2N)3C6H2OH
CAS Number:
88-89-1
Molecular Weight:
229.10
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854392
MDL number:
MFCD00007102
Colour Index Number:
10305
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
423400
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vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 195 °C)

product line

ReagentPlus®

assay

≥99%

contains

35% water

expl. lim.

0.01 %

mp

122-123 °C (dried material) (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1c(cc(cc1[N+]([O-])=O)[N+]([O-])=O)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H3N3O7/c10-6-4(8(13)14)1-3(7(11)12)2-5(6)9(15)16/h1-2,10H

InChI key

OXNIZHLAWKMVMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Desen. Expl. 1

Storage Class

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

302.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

150 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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