Trinitrotoluene

C₇H₅N₃O₆

IUPAC: 2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene

CAS: 118-96-7

概述

TNT is a yellow solid explosive that is one of the most commonly used military and commercial explosives. Despite being an explosive, it is remarkably stable and requires a detonator to explode. A tonne of TNT is the standard unit for measuring explosive energy.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

元素组成

C
37.0%
N
18.5%
O
42.3%

用途

  • Military explosive
  • Mining and demolition
  • Energy equivalent standard (kiloton, megaton)
  • Dyestuff intermediate (historical)

趣味知识

  • The 'kiloton' and 'megaton' used to measure nuclear weapons are in TNT-equivalents
  • TNT was initially used as a yellow dye before its explosive potential was realized

安全性

  • ⚠ Explosive (requires detonator)
  • ⚠ Toxic (liver damage)
  • ⚠ Skin absorption causes yellow staining
  • ⚠ Environmental contaminant at military sites

Structure

SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
227.13 g/mol
密度
1.6540 g/cm³
熔点
80.4 °C
沸点
240.0 °C
溶解度
0.13 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
227.0178
XLogP
1.6
TPSA
137.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
16
Complexity
292.0

别名

TNT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinitrotoluene?
Trinitrotoluene (C₇H₅N₃O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.
What is the molecular weight of Trinitrotoluene?
Trinitrotoluene has a molar mass of 227.132 g/mol.
What state is Trinitrotoluene at room temperature?
Trinitrotoluene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Trinitrotoluene organic or inorganic?
Trinitrotoluene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Trinitrotoluene?
Trinitrotoluene (C₇H₅N₃O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).