Picric Acid AR (Moistened with water) 500Gram

PRODUCT CODE 610435
SYNONYMS 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
C.I. NO. --
CASR NO. (88-89-1)
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR FORMULA (NO2)3C6H2OH
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR WEIGHT 229.11
PROPERTIES Intensely bitter crystals. Remote from fire.

PARAMETER LIMIT
Attention :Picric acid (in dry form) explodes when heated rapidly or when subjected to percussion. To ensure safety during transit and storage picric acid is
moistened with water before issue. The specification and tests apply to the dry substance.
Description Pale yellow crystals.
Solubility 1% solution in hot water is clear & bright.
Assay (acidimetric) 99.5 - 100.5%
Melting point 121°- 123°C

MAXIMUM LIMIT OF IMPURITIES
Water Insoluble matter 0.01%
Chloride (Cl) 0.005%
Sulphate & Sulphonate (SO4) 0.05%
Organic impurity Passes test.
Sulphated ash 0.05%