Substance profile
2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene
2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene is almost white needles.
01 · Identification
What 2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene is
2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene is almost white needles. Its molecular formula is C6H2ClN3O6 and its molecular weight is 247.55 g/mol. It melts at 83 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H201 | Explosive; mass explosion hazard. |
| H310 | Fatal in contact with skin. |
| H330 | Fatal if inhaled. |
| H300 | Fatal if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P210, P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 83 °C (181.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| 83.89 °C (183 °F) | range, midpoint shown | CAMEO | |
| Density | 1.797 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Freely sol in hot chloroform, benzene, boiling alcohol; slightly sol in ether or petroleum ether | HSDB | |
| Sol in ethanol; very sol in acetone | HSDB | ||
| less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 18.89 °C | CAMEO | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00000383 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | HIGH EXPLOSIVE. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene
Reactivity
PICRYL CHLORIDE is extremely unstable when dry. Incompatible with oxidizing materials, inorganic nitrates, chlorates and ammonium nitrate (NTP, 1992). Reacts readily with ammonia to form picramide [Noller].
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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