Agent Name |
2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine |
CAS Number |
119-26-6 |
Formula |
C6-H6-N4-O4 |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
1-Hydrazino-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 2,4-Dinitrofenylhydrazin [Czech]; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine; 2,4-DNPH; [ChemIDplus] UN3380 (Desensitized explosive, solid); [MSDSonline] |
Category |
Explosives |
Description |
Blue-red flourescent crystals; [Sax] Red powder; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
"A dangerous explosive"; [Sax] Used as a reagent for aldehydes and ketones; [Merck Index, 3283] |
Comments |
Emits nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition; Toxic by ingestion; An eye irritant; [Sax] Highly flammable; Explosive when dry; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
1.25 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 198 degrees C (decomposes); [Sax] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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