2,4-dinitroanisole
Sign in to saveAlso known as 2,4-Dinitro-1-methoxy-benzene, alpha-dinitroanisole, 2,4-Nitroanisole, 2,4-Dinitrophenyl methyl ether, Dinitroanisole, 2,4-Dinitrophenylmethyl ether, DNAN
2,4-Dinitroanisole (DNAN) is a low sensitivity organic compound. It has an anisole (methoxybenzene) core, with two nitro groups (–NO2) attached.
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2,4-Dinitroanisole (DNAN) is a low sensitivity organic compound. It has an anisole (methoxybenzene) core, with two nitro groups (–NO2) attached.
It is not explosive itself unless it is mixed with other explosive chemicals in certain ratios. Compared with TNT it has only 90% of the explosive power and is less dense with a higher melting point.
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