2,4,6-Trinitro-N-methyl-N-nitroaniline
[CAS# 479-45-8]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Organic pollutant standard
• Name: 2,4,6-Trinitro-N-methyl-N-nitroaniline
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine; 2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitroamine; CE; N-Methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitroaniline; N-Methyl-N-picrylnitramine; N-Picryl-N-methylnitramine; NSC 2166; Nitramine; Nitramine (indicator); Picrylmethylnitramine; Picrylnitromethylamine; Tetralit; Tetralite; Tetril; Tetryl
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₅N₅O₈
• Molecular Weight: 287.14
• CAS Registry Number: 479-45-8
• EC Number: 207-531-9

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.75 g/cm^3**
• Melting point: 176 ºC (acetone )^***

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Jadhav, H. S.; Indian Journal of Chemical Technology 2006, V13(1), P41-46.

^*** Desvergnes, Louis; Revue de Chimie Industrielle et le Moniteur Scientifique de Quesneville Reunis (Paris) 1931, V40, P34-7.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS01;GHS06;GHS08 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H201-H331-H311-H301-H373

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Explosives	Expl.	1.1	H201
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes