2,4-Dinitrotoluene
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2,4-Dinitrotoluene or dinitro is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₆N₂O₄. This pale yellow crystalline solid is well known as a precursor to trinitrotoluene but is mainly produced as a precursor to toluene diisocyanate. Wikipedia
Formula: C7H6N2O4
Molar mass: 182.134 g/mol
Melting point: 158°F (70°C)
Boiling point: Decomposes at 250–300 °C
Density: 1.52 g/cm³
Colors: yellow crystalline
Appearance: Pale yellow to orange crystalline solid