2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT)

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) is known by its abbreviated form (2,4 DNT)

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyurethanes

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) is used for the production of explosives, for which it is a gelatinizing and waterproofing agent.

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) is used as a plasticizer, deterrent coating, and burn rate modifier in propellants (e.g., smokeless gunpowders).

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) is used as an intermediate in dye processes.

MSDS On Request

Products Details

Product 2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT)
CAS Number 121-14-2
Molecular Formula C7H604N2

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT)

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT)

2,4 Dinitrotoluene (2,4 DNT) Specification

Test Parameters Specifications
Appearance Light Pale Yellow Crystalline powder.
Purity by GC (DNT) 99.0% min
Mononitrotoluene content (MNT) Less than 0.1%
Solubility Freely soluble in acetone and benzene.
Soluble in methanol.
Insoluble in water.
Acidity test (as H2SO4) 0.05% max
Melting Point 68.0 0C-70.5 0C
Moisture & Volatile Content 0.5% max