Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid
Agent Name
Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid
Alternative Name
Picryl sulfonic acid
CAS Number
2508-19-2
Formula
C6-H3-N3-O9-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene-1-sulfonic acid; 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid; Picryl sulfonic acid; 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulphonic acid; Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,4,6-trinitro-; [ChemIDplus] TNBS; [RTECS] UN0386
Category
Explosives
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent to neutralize peptide terminal amino groups; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A detonating explosive and strong oxidizing agent; [CAMEO] Explosive; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; May cause skin sensitization; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Picryl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.2E-12 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Explosives, division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: