Picric Acid

Products Picric acid can be purchased as an open commodity (chemical) from appropriate distributors. Structure and properties Picric acid (C6H3N3O7, Mr = 229.1 g/mol) or trinitrophenol is present as pale yellow, shiny, odorless crystals with a very bitter taste. It is soluble in boiling water. Its salts are called picrates. Because of the nitro groups, … Picric Acid