Trinitroanisole

Name:
Trinitroanisole
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl picrate; 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl methyl ether
M Formula:	CH3OC6H2(NO2)3
Properties:
Crystals, mp 68.4C, d 1.408 (20/4C).
Hazard:
High. Dangerous, explodes by heat or shock.
Derivation:
Interaction of methyl iodide and silver picrate, nitration of anisic acid.
Use:
Explosive compositions.