Lab Chemical
PICRIC ACID AR
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-254
PICRIC ACID AR
Description
Picric acid (PA, 2,4,6-trinitrophenol) is a polynitrated aromatic acid. It is strongly acidic in nature.
Since it readily dissolves in water, it can easily pollute the environment on exposure.
Application
Application
It is one of the most acidic phenols. Like other strongly nitrated organic compounds, picric acid is an explosive, which is its primary use. It has also been used as medicine (antiseptic, burn treatments) and as a dye.