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Picric acid

Picric acid chemical structure
CAS Number88-89-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight229.10 g/mol

What is Picric acid?

Picric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 88-89-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(O2N)3C6H2OH

Molecular Weight

229.10 g/mol

Grade

purum

Assay/Purity

≥98%

Solubility

alcohol: soluble1 (g/12 mL)(lit.)
benzene: soluble1 g/10 mL
chloroform: soluble1 (g/35 mL)
diethyl ether: soluble1 (g/65 mL)

Quality

moistened with ≥40% water

Colour Index Number

10305

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H228-H302 + H332-H311

Precautionary Statements

P210-P280-P301 + P310-P312

Required PPE

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

Melting Point

122-123 °C (dried material, Lit. Merck Index 12th Ed.)(lit.)

WGK Germany

2

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

2,4,6-Trinitrophenol2-Hydroxy-1,3,5-trinitrobenzenePikrinsäure (German)ácido picrico (Spanish)Acide picrique (French)Carbazotic AcidC.I. 10305LydditeMelinitePertitephenol trinitratePicronitric acid+1 more