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Picramic acid

Also known as: 2-Amino-4,6-dinitrophenol, 4,6-Dinitro-2-aminophenol, 6-Amino-2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,4-Dinitro-6-aminophenol, 2-Hydroxy-3,5-dinitroaniline, 1-Amino-2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrobenzene, 1-Hydroxy-2-amino-4,6-dinitrobenzene, 2-Amino-4,6-dinitro-1-hydroxybenzene, Acide picramique, Fourrine 4R, Fourrine 93, Furro 4R, Oxidation Base 21, Zoba 4R

Picramic acid (CAS 96-91-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H5N3O5 and a molecular weight of 199.12100 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 169°C, a boiling point of 386.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.749 g/cm 3 and a flash point of 187.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
96-91-3
Jingsj CID
J-27683-5
Molecular Formula
C6H5N3O5
Molecular Weight
199.12100 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point169°C
Boiling Point386.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.749 g/cm 3
Flash Point187.5ºC
Exact Mass199.02300
PSA137.89000
LogP2.41840
Refractive Index1.73
Additional Property<0.1 g/100 mL at 20.5 ºC

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2922299090
Summary2922299090. other amino-naphthols and other amino-phenols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Picramic acid?

The CAS number of Picramic acid is 96-91-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Picramic acid?

Picramic acid has molecular formula C6H5N3O5 and molecular weight 199.12100 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Picramic acid?

For Picramic acid, Upstream Products: 2-Amino-6-nitrophenol, Sodium picrate, 2-Aminophenol; Downstream Products: 2-Chloro-4,6-dinitrophenol, 2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Picramic acid (CAS 96-91-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-27683-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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