2,4-Dinitrophenol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This organic compound is a derivative of phenol. The reagent is available as a yellow powder which is soluble in many organic solvents. It has a melting point of 108 C and a boiling point of 113 C. 2,4-Dinitrophenol can be generated from the hydrolysis of 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS No.: 51-28-5

Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle

Molecular formula: C6H4N2O5

Molecular weight: 184.11

Assay: 98 % Analytical grade reagent

2,4-Dinitrophenol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. 2,4-Dinitrophenol is widely used as an antiseptic and as a non-selective bio-accumulating pesticide. It is additionally used to manufacture sulfur dyes, wood preservatives, and some herbicides including dinoseb and dinoterb. Photographic developers and explosives have also been produced using 2,4-Dinitrophenol. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.