2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol
[CAS# 82-71-3]

Identification

• Name: 2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-benzenediol; 1,3-Dihydroxy-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene; 3-Hydroxy-2,4,6-trinitrophenol; NSC 36932
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₃N₃O₈
• Molecular Weight: 245.10
• CAS Registry Number: 82-71-3
• EC Number: 201-436-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.27 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 2.012±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 231 ºC (decomp)^**
• Boiling point: 292.6±40.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 126.8±15.8 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Tomita, Masao; Pharmaceutical Bulletin 1956, V4, P121-3.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS01;GHS07 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H201-H332-H312-H302

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Explosives	Expl.	1.1	H201
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes