| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Methyl picrate | [CAS]
606-35-9 | [Synonyms]
Methyl picrate
TRINITROANISOLE)
2，4，6-Trinitroanisole
2-methoxy-1,3,5-trinitro-benzene
Benzene, 2-methoxy-1,3,5-trinitro- | [Molecular Formula]
C7H5N3O7 | [MOL File]
606-35-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
243.13 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Explosive compositions. | [General Description]
A crystalline structure. Specific gravity of 1.4. Melting point 154°F. Highly toxic. May explode under exposure to intense heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Methyl picrate is insoluble in water | [Reactivity Profile]
Methyl picrate(606-35-9) is one of the least sensitive and shock safest explosives. Methyl picrate(606-35-9) is quite toxic to humans and therefore, hasn't been used in general as an explosive. | [Health Hazard]
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | [Fire Hazard]
MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 meters (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise it from EtOH or MeOH. Dry it in vacuo.[Beilstein 6 H 288, 6 I 140, 6 II 280, 6 III 968, 6 IV 1456.] |
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