Picric Acid
TL;DR: Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H3N3O7 and molecular weight 228.9971 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Also Known As: PICRIC ACID, Trinitrophenol, 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, Carbazotic acid, Melinite
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H3N3O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.9971 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 158.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 7 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 228.9971 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 16 |
| Complexity | 292.0 |
| Melting Point | 252 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | Explodes above 572 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.76 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 302 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 383 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.763 at 25 °C/D |
| Solubility | 1 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C1=C(C=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | OXNIZHLAWKMVMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Picric Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) has the molecular formula C6H3N3O7 and a molecular weight of 229 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.76 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 1 % (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as PICRIC ACID and Trinitrophenol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Picric Acid
Property Insights of Picric Acid
The XLogP value of 0.9 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Picric Acid. The TPSA of 158.0 Ų indicates high polarity, suggesting Picric Acid may have limited membrane permeability but good aqueous solubility. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Picric Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 7 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Picric Acid?
The CAS number of Picric Acid is 88-89-1.
What is the molecular formula of Picric Acid?
The molecular formula of Picric Acid is C6H3N3O7.
What is the molecular weight of Picric Acid?
The molecular weight of Picric Acid is 228.9971 g/mol.
What are the applications of Picric Acid?
Picric Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) with custom...
Where can I buy Picric Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Picric Acid?
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