Common molecules sample 50657

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Empirical formula:	C₇H₅N₃O₆
a:	14.991 Å
b:	6.077 Å
c:	20.017 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	1823.55 Å³
Space group:	Pca2₁
Calculated density:	1.655 g/cm³
Z:	8
Formula weight:	227.133 g/mole
Common name:	Dynamite
Keyword:	explosive
Keyword:	blasting
Keyword:	detonator
Short description:	2,4,6-Trinitroluene is the most stable of all high explosives
Layman's explanation:	Trinitrotoluene (TNT) was discovered by J. Wilbrand in 1863 and is a crystalline aromatic compound that is prepared by nitration of toluene. This explosive is stable and will not explode by ordinary shocks or mishandling, but requires a detonator to set it off. In addition, this explosive does not react with metals or adsorb water and can be stored for a long time. But it is reactive to alkalis and forms unstable compounds that are very sensitive to heat and impact. Due to its properties, TNT is used in military shells, bombs, and grenades. It also has industrial uses mainly for blasting.
IUPAC name:	2,4,6-Trinitroluene
Citation of a publication:	J. Phys. Chem. 86 (1982) p459;W.R. Carper, L.P. Davis, M.W. Extine
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50657.cif	50657.crt	50657.GIF	50657.ort	50657.pdb
50657.sdt	50657f.crt	50657f.sdt	TNT.jpg