Methyl picrate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

69°C

Boiling point:

385.99°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.4947

refractive index 

1.5500 (estimate)

Water Solubility 

0.2g/L(15 ºC)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzene, 2-methoxy-1,3,5-trinitro- (606-35-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

E,Xn,N

Risk Statements 

2-20/21/22-51/53

Safety Statements 

35-61

RIDADR 

0213

HazardClass 

1.1D

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

606-35-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Methyl picrate Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Explosive compositions.

General Description

A crystalline structure. Specific gravity of 1.4. Melting point 154°F. Highly toxic. May explode under exposure to intense heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments.

Air & Water Reactions

Methyl picrate is insoluble in water

Reactivity Profile

Methyl picrate is one of the least sensitive and shock safest explosives. Methyl picrate is quite toxic to humans and therefore, hasn't been used in general as an explosive.

Health Hazard

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Fire Hazard

MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 meters (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH or MeOH. Dry it in vacuo.[Beilstein 6 H 288, 6 I 140, 6 II 280, 6 III 968, 6 IV 1456.]

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