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Specifications:
| Application | Analysis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Atom Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₆H₃N₃O₇ |
Atom Scientific™ Picric Acid 98% is a high-purity, water-moistened crystalline solid form of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, used in specialist applications requiring strong acidity, reactivity, or explosive potential. Its primary uses include dye and pigment production, analytical chemistry, energetic material research, and organic synthesis. This product is restricted to professional users and subject to stringent shipping regulations and documentation requirements.
Key Features
- ≥98% assay purity for high-performance applications
- Moistened with water for enhanced safety and handling
- Pale yellow crystalline solid, highly acidic and reactive
- Suitable for use in synthesis, explosives research, and dye manufacture
- Supplied in secure packaging with regulatory compliance
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Picric Acid (2,4,6-Trinitrophenol) |
| CAS Number | 88-89-1 |
| EINECS Number | 201-865-9 |
| Molecular Formula | (O₂N)₃C₆H₂OH |
| Molecular Weight | 229.10 g/mol |
| Minimum Assay | >98% |
| Physical Form | Pale yellow crystalline solid (moistened) |
| Melting Point | 122–123 °C (dried material, literature) |
| Explosive Limits | <0.01 (moistened for safety) |
| Color Index (C.I.) | 10305 |
| Hazard Classification | UN 1344, ADR 4.1, Packing Group I |
| Hazard Phrases | H201, H301, H311, H331 |
| Precautionary Phrases | P210, P230, P250, P280, P301+P310, P370+P372+P380+P373 |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area |
| Restricted Use | Professional users only; declaration required |
Applications
- Dye & Pigment Production – Intermediate in the manufacture of yellow dyes
- Explosives Research – Component in formulations and sensitivity testing
- Analytical Chemistry – Reagent in trace metal analysis and colorimetric tests
- Organic Synthesis – For nitration reactions and synthetic intermediates
- Academic & Industrial R&D – Used under controlled conditions in energetic material studies
Ordering Information
| Product Code | Pack Size |
|---|---|
| GPC8021-X | 100 g |
| GPC8021-2X | 250 g |
| GPC8021-5X | 500 g |
| GPC8021-Y | 1 kg |
Note: Purchase restricted to professional users. A declaration of use is required prior to order processing and delivery.
Atom Scientific™ Picric Acid 98% (moistened) is a high-purity, controlled reagent for specialized laboratory and industrial applications. Its strict handling requirements are matched by its reliability and reactivity in analytical, synthetic, and energetic material workflows.
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