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2-nitrodiphenylamine

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Also known as CI 10335, 2-nitro-N-phenylaniline

2-Nitrodiphenylamine is an organic chemical with the formula . It is a nitrated derivative of diphenylamine. It is a red solid, usually found in form of flakes or powder. It is polar but hydrophobic.

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214.074228
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chemical formula
C₁₂H₁₀N₂O₂
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)NC2=CC=CC=C2[N+](=O)[O-]
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2-Nitrodiphenylamine is an organic chemical with the formula . It is a nitrated derivative of diphenylamine. It is a red solid, usually found in form of flakes or powder. It is polar but hydrophobic.

Diphenylamine is used to extend the shelf-life of explosives containing nitrocellulose or nitroglycerin. Such nitrated materials release nitrogen oxides, which deteriorate the device. The diphenylamine traps NO2, affording the title compound and related species. And the title compound further traps additional nitrogen oxides. One of its major uses is to control the explosion rate of propylene glycol dinitrate.

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