Picric acid, 99%

Name: Picric acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009913

About Picric acid, 99%

Listed under CAS 88-89-1, Picric acid is a nitrogen-functional building block available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C6H3N3O7, corresponding to a molecular weight of 229.1 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,4,6-trinitrophenol. It is also known as Trinitrophenol or Carbazotic acid.

In its supplied form it is yellow crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 119 - 122 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Picric acid in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Picric acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009913
CAS Number	88-89-1
IUPAC name	2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Molecular formula	C₆H₃N₃O₇
Molecular weight	229.1 g/mol
Exact mass	228.9971
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29042090
InChIKey	OXNIZHLAWKMVMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	6954

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow crystals
Melting point	119 - 122 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 7
TPSA	158 Å²
UN number	UN 1344
Synonyms	Trinitrophenol, Carbazotic acid, Picronitric acid, Melinite, Acide picrique, Nitroxanthic acid, Phenol trinitrate, Picral, Acido picrico, Pikrynowy kwas, Phenol, 2,4,6-trinitro-, Phenoltrinitrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Explosive

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H201(deleted) explosive, mass explosion hazard
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P210, P230, P240, P250, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P370 + P380, P372, P373, P401, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 88-89-1

EP / AR

Picric acid solution, EP, AR 35%

CAS: 88-89-1
Formula: C₆H₃N₃O₇
MW: 229.1 g/mol

VQ-047219

AR

Picric acid solution, GR

CAS: 88-89-1
Formula: C₆H₃N₃O₇
MW: 229.1 g/mol

VQ-003629

AR

Picric acid, GR 99.5%

CAS: 88-89-1
Formula: C₆H₃N₃O₇
MW: 229.1 g/mol

VQ-009914

Picric acid, saturated solution

CAS: 88-89-1
Formula: C₆H₃N₃O₇
MW: 229.1 g/mol

VQ-003630

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Picric acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Picric acid, 99% is 88-89-1. It is also known as Trinitrophenol, Carbazotic acid, Picronitric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Picric acid, 99%?

Picric acid, 99% has the molecular formula C6H3N3O7 and a molecular weight of 229.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Picric acid, 99% can I order?

We supply Picric acid, 99% in (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Picric acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Picric acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Picric acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Picric acid, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1344), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.