Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Picric acid is the chemical compound formally called 246-trinitrophenol (TNP). This yellow crystalline solid is one of the most acidic phenols and is vinylogous to nitric acid. Like other highly nitrated compounds such as TNT picric acid is an explosive. Its name comes from Greek πικρος (pik’ ros) meaning bitter reflecting its bitter taste.Its primary use now outdated is as an explosive. It has also been used in medicine (antiseptic burn treatments) dyes and as a chemistry agent.
