Picric acid (CED0002435)

Picric acid (C6H3N3O7) is a chemical compound with an average molecular weight of 229.10 g/mol. Picric acid belongs to the nitrophenols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It is further classified as belonging to the benzenoids superclass. The compound is associated with 31 recorded sources of occurrence or release. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, these sources include communication cables or conductors, adjustable resistors, colour television systems, cores yokes or armatures, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among 10 others. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, picric acid is found in bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and 4 additional sources. Furthermore, the compound is linked to food, food processing and cookware, specifically in the preparation of vinegar, food preservation, the processing of fish, the preparation of wort, and fermentation processes for beer, as well as 2 other sources. Regarding its biological activity, picric acid has one recorded protein target, which is pentaerythritol tetranitrate reductase (onr).