Everything You Should Know About Picric Acid

Sharvaricmi03 Dec, 2021News

Picric acid is a compound with the formula (O2N)3C6H2OH. The IUPAC name for this compound is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). Due to its bitter taste, the name "picric" is derived from the Greek word ?????? (pikros). Picric acid ranks among the most base phenols. The primary application of picric acid is as an explosive, as it is a strongly nitrated organic compound. Medicinal and dye purposes have also been explored.