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Picric acid

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Picric acid synthesis : from Phenol

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How to make Picric acid

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Preparation for picric acid by phenol

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picric acid | structure | | molecular formula | | IUPAC name |

Picric acid is an organic compound with the formula (O2N)3C6H2OH. Its IUPAC name is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). The name "picric" comes from the Greek πικρός (pikros), meaning "bitter", reflecting its bitter taste. It is one of the most acidic phenols. Like other highly nitrated organic compounds, picric acid is an explosive, hence its primary use. It has also been used in medicine (antiseptic, burn treatments) and dyes.
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