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2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid, 5% aqueous solution
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2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid is a chemical reagent used primarily for the detection and quantification of primary amines in amino acids and proteins. This 5% aqueous solution has the CAS number 2508-19-2, a molecular weight of 293.17, and a formula of C6H3N3O9S. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Danger. Molekula supplies 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow liquid |
| Concentration | 4.8-5.2% |
| Appearance (Turbidity) | Clear to slightly hazy |
| Suitability | Suitable for user in the detection and quantitation of primary amines. |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90031766 |
| CAS Number | 2508-19-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid |
| EC Number | 219-717-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H3N3O9S |
| Molecular Weight | 293.17 |
| Exact Mass | 292.959 |
| SMILES | C1=C(C=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | NHJVRSWLHSJWIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H3N3O9S/c10-7(11)3-1-4(8(12)13)6(19(16,17)18)5(2-3)9(14)15/h1-2H,(H,16,17,18) |
| PubChem CID | 11045 |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2904.99.4000 |
| Tariff Code | 2904990090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2,4,6-Dinitrobenzenesulfonate
- 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene-1-sulfonic acid
- 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulphonic acid
- 2,6-Dinitrobenzenesulfonate
- Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,4,6-trinitro-
- Epitope ID:1972663
- Picryl sulfonic acid
- Sulfonate, Trinitrobenzene
- TNBS
- Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid used for?
It is primarily used as a reagent for the detection and quantification of primary amines and amino acids.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C6H3N3O9S and the molecular weight is 293.17 g/mol.
How should this product be stored?
This product must be stored under refrigerated conditions between 2 to 8 °C.
What documentation is provided with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and a Safety Data Sheet.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can accommodate bulk inquiries; please contact our sales team to discuss your specific volume requirements.
What is the CAS number for this reagent?
The CAS number for 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid is 2508-19-2.
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