2,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid

CAS: 610-30-0

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Product Information

• Name: 2,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid (2,4-DNBA) is a chemical reagent that has been used as a positive control for the detection of hydrogen bonding interactions. It is also used in analytical methods to detect protonation, carboxylate, and hydroxyl groups. This compound can be prepared from picric acid by nitration with nitric acid and then reacting with aniline. The 2,4-DNBA molecule contains two intramolecular hydrogen bonds and four intermolecular hydrogen bonds. 2,4-DNBA is classified as a trifluoroacetic acid derivative.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 212.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄N₂O₆
• Purity: Min. 96 Area-%
• Color/Form: Slightly Yellow Powder