FIELD: chemical industry. SUBSTANCE: picric acid or 2,4,6-trinitrophenol is widely used for manufacturing explosives, drugs and dyes in other fields. Method comprises nitrating o- nitrophenol and/or p-nitrophenol so that the resulting product is soluble in reaction medium. Nitration is continued till picric acid is formed, and the latter is precipitated. Method does not use noble gas atmosphere, and no special equipment is used. EFFECT: more efficient preparation method. 16 cl, 4 ex, 4 tbl
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1999-04-10—Published
1995-09-08—Filed