1,3 Dinitrobenzene & 1,3,5 Trinitrobenzene

What are 1,3 Dinitrobenzene & 1,3,5 Trinitrobenzene?

CAS#: 1,3-Dinitrobenzene 000099-65-0 1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene 000099-35-4

1,3-Dinitrobenzene and 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene are synthetic substances that are used in explosives. Both substances are yellow crystal-like solids at room temperature. They may exist in air in very small amounts as dust or a vapor, and can dissolve in certain liquids. If either substance is put under very high heat, it will explode. They have have no odor or taste.

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