2,4-dinitrosoresorcinol

Name:
2,4-dinitrosoresorcinol
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C6H2(OH)2(NO)2•H2O
Properties:
Light-brown powder. Mp 162–163C. Decomposes, sometimes violently; soluble in water and most organic solvents.
Grade:
Technical (13.7% N).
Hazard:
Severe explosion risk when shocked or heated. An irritant.
Use:
Chelation of heavy metals, cross-linking agent, blasting caps and explosive primers.