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Product name

2,6-Dinitrotoluene

Synonym

1,3-Dinitro 2-methyl benzene, 2,6-DNT

CAS No

606-20-2

Molecular formula

C₇H₆N₂O ₄

Molecular weight

182.14

Appearance

light yellow needlelike crystals

Assay

99%min (GC)

Acidity(as sulfuric acid)

0.005%max

Insoluble in acetone

0.10%max

Moisture & Volatile

0.25%max

Granulation through a #16 US Screen

95%min

Melting point('C)

68 min

Solubility

insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether

Density

stable

Risk markers

14 (drugs)