Dinitrophenylhydrazine

Name:
Dinitrophenylhydrazine
Detailed information:

M Formula:	(NO2)2C6H3NHNH2.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Red, crystalline powder. Mp about 200C. Slightly soluble in water and alcohol; soluble in moderately dilute inorganic acids; readily soluble in diglyme.
Hazard:
Severe explosion and fire risk.
Use:
Explosive; reagent for aldehydes and ketones.