Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C6H5N3O5
Mol. Weight
199.12
CAS #
96-91-3
Form
Liquid
State
2-amino-4,6-dinitrophenol, wetted with not less than 20% water appears as dark red needles or prisms. Red crystals. Water insoluble. Explosive in the dry state but desensitized by wetting. Easily igni
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic organic compound developed in the 19th century, originally used in dye and pigment production. Its use in cosmetics is modern and relates to its potential preservative or coloring properties.