Anodyne

DNP
2,4-Dinitrophenol
Molecular structure via molpic
Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js
Molecular formulaC6H4N2O5
Molecular mass184.11 g/mol
Density1.68 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm3
AppearancePale yellow platelets or leaflets from water
OdorSWEET, MUSTY ODOR
TasteBITTER TASTE
Predicted LogP1.7
Melting point234 to 237 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling pointSublimes (when carefully heated) (NTP, 1992)
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitroxides/.
Solubility>27.6 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4)
Chiralityachiral
Identifiers
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IUPAC name2,4-dinitrophenol
SMILESC1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])O
InChIInChI=1S/C6H4N2O5/c9-6-2-1-4(7(10)11)3-5(6)8(12)13/h1-3,9H
InChIKeyUFBJCMHMOXMLKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Dosing
Elimination half-lifeUnknown

2,4-Dinitrophenol

2,4-Dinitrophenol (also known as Aldifen, Phenol, 2,4-dinitro-, Nitrophene, Fenoxyl carbon N, Solfo Black B, Dinofan, Tertrosulphur PBR, α-Dinitrophenol, Dinitrophenol or Solfo Black G) is a substance of the phenol class.

Chemistry

Stereochemistry

2,4-Dinitrophenol is a achiral mixture

See also