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

Sulfuric Acid

Products Pure sulfuric acid is available in specialized stores. It is one of the most important chemicals and millions of tons of it are produced annually. Concentrated sulfuric acid should not be given to private individuals in our view because of the potential risk. Structure and properties The sulfuric acid (H2SO4, Mr = 98.1 g/mol) … Sulfuric Acid

Acids

Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids

Phenols

Definition Phenols are organic compounds consisting of aromatics bearing one or more hydroxyl groups (Ar-OH). The simplest representative is phenol: this in contrast to alcohols, which are bonded to an aliphatic radical. For example, benzyl alcohol is an alcohol and not a phenol. Nomenclature The names of phenols are formed with the suffix –phenol, e.g., … Phenols

Nitric Acid

Products Nitric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Nitric acid (HNO3, Mr = 63.0 g/mol) exists as a clear to nearly colorless liquid with a pungent odor that is miscible with water. It may turn yellowish in color. Various concentrations exist. These include: Fuming nitric acid: from about … Nitric Acid