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TNT

Trinitrotoluene
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solid trinitrotoluene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene
Other names
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
TNT
Trilite
Tolite
Trinol
Trotyl
Tritolo
Tritolol
Triton
Tritone
Trotol
Trinitrotoluol
2,4,6-Trinitromethylbenzene
Identifiers
118-96-7 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
Abbreviations TNT
ChEMBL ChEMBL1236345 N
ChemSpider 8073 N
DrugBank DB01676 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.900
EC Number 204-289-6
KEGG C16391 N
PubChem 11763
RTECS number XU0175000
UNII H43RF5TRM5 YesY
UN number 0209 – Dry or wetted with < 30% water
0388, 0389 – Mixtures with trinitrobenzene, hexanitrostilbene
Properties
C7H5N3O6
Molar mass 227.13 g·mol−1
Appearance Pale yellow solid. Loose "needles", flakes or prills before melt-casting. A solid block after being poured into a casing.
Density 1.654 g/cm3
Melting point 80.35 °C (176.63 °F; 353.50 K)
Boiling point 240.0 °C (464.0 °F; 513.1 K) (decomposes)
0.13 g/L (20 °C)
Solubility in ether, acetone, benzene, pyridine soluble
Vapor pressure 0.0002 mmHg (20°C)
Explosive data
Shock sensitivity Insensitive
Friction sensitivity Insensitive to 353 N
Detonation velocity 6900 m/s
RE factor 1.00
Hazards
Safety data sheet ICSC 0967
Explosive E Explosive

Toxic T Toxic

Dangerous for the Environment (Nature) N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrases R2, R23/24/25, R33, R51/53
S-phrases (S1/2), S35, S45, S61
NFPA 704
Flammability code 4: Will rapidly or completely vaporize at normal atmospheric pressure and temperature, or is readily dispersed in air and will burn readily. Flash point below 23 °C (73 °F). E.g., propane Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 4: Readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. E.g., nitroglycerin Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
Flash point 167 °C (333 °F; 440 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)
 795 mg/kg (rat, oral)
660 (mouse, oral)
500 mg/kg (rabbit, oral)
1850 mg/kg (cat, oral)
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)
 TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin]
REL (Recommended)
 TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
 500 mg/m3
Related compounds
Related compounds
 picric acid
hexanitrobenzene
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Toxic T Toxic

Dangerous for the Environment (Nature) N Dangerous for the environment

Trinitrotoluene (/ˌtraɪˌnaɪtroʊˈtɒljuːˌiːn, -ljəˌwiːn/;TNT), or more specifically 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3. This yellow-colored solid is sometimes used as a reagent in chemical synthesis, but it is best known as an explosive material with convenient handling properties. The explosive yield of TNT is considered to be the standard measure of bombs and other explosives. In chemistry, TNT is used to generate charge transfer salts.


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