Question

what is picric acid?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

bitter yellow compound obtained by nitrating phenol, used as a dye and in the manufacture of explosives.

Answer 2

Picric acid is an organic compound with the formula (O2N)3C6H2OH. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). ... Like other strongly nitrated organic compounds, picric acid is an explosive, which is its primary use. It has also been used as medicine (antiseptic, burn treatments) and as a dye.

Formula: C6H3N3O7

Molar mass: 229.1 g/mol

Solubility in water: 12.7 g·L−1

Boiling point: > 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) Detonates

Melting point: 122.5 °C (252.5 °F; 395.6 K)

Flash point: 150 °C; 302 °F; 423 K

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