Picric acid
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Picric acid is an organic compound with the formula (O₂N)₃C₆H₂OH. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol. The name "picric" comes from Greek: πικρός, meaning "bitter", due to its bitter taste. It is one of the most acidic phenols. Wikipedia
Formula: C6H3N3O7
Molar mass: 229.1 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: Colorless to yellow solid
Boiling point: 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) Detonates
ChemSpider: 6688
Density: 1.763 g·cm−3, solid
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