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Empirical formula: C6H3N3O8, 0.67(H2O)
a: 12.608 Å
b: 12.608 Å
c: 10.115 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 120.00 °
Volume: 1392.48 Å3
Space group: P-3c1
Calculated density: 1.840 g/cm3
Z: 6
Temperature: 22.0 °C
Formula weight: 257.175 g/mole
R(F): 0.0420
Common name: Styphnic acid hydrate
CSD refcode: BOCNEM
Common name: trinitroresorcinol
Short description: This compound is a dibasic acid.
Keyword: explosive
Keyword: dye
Keyword: drugs manufacture
IUPAC name: 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-benzenediol hydrate
Layman's explanation: 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-benzenediol, more commonly known as styphnic acid or TriNitroResorcinol, forms hexagonal yellow crystals in dilute acid. It is also soluble in ether and alcohol. The compound is used for the manufacture of dyes, pigments, inks, medicines, and explosives. It is classified as highly explosive.
Citation of a publication: M.A.Pierce-Butler; Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B, 38, (1982), 3097
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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