Description

Ammonium 2,4,6-Trinitrophenolate is the ammonium salt of picric acid, a well-characterized energetic material. This compound is valued in specialized industrial and research sectors for its precise chemical properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and laboratories in the fields of explosives formulation, chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Primary Explosive Formulation: Used as a key component in the manufacture of initiating explosives and detonators.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in specialized organic synthesis for high-energy materials.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of various substances.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Incorporated into formulations for specific pyrotechnic effects requiring controlled burn rates.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying energetic material properties and safety protocols.
• Munitions Manufacturing: Applied in the controlled production of certain types of military and industrial munitions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 2,4,6-Trinitrophenolate
CAS No.	131-74-8
Molecular Formula	C6H6N4O7
Molecular Weight	246.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Picrate; Picric Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Trinitrophenolate; 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol Ammonium Salt; Explosive D; Dunnite; Ammonium Carbazotate; EC 205-038-3
EINECS	205-038-3

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 2,4,6-Trinitrophenolate is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its nature as an energetic material, store in minimal quantities, segregated from incompatible substances such as strong acids, reducing agents, and other oxidizable materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Decomposes above 280°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.