2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.25E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
mp = 198 degrees C (decomposes); [Sax]
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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