2,4-Dinitrophenol is the most important of dinitrophenol's six possible isomers, resembling a yellow sand-like crystalline solid
Chemical Formula:
C6H4N2O5
Layman's explanation:During the 1930s, 2,4-Dinitrophenol was used as a diet pill, but this use was stopped in 1938. Presently, 2,4-Dinitrophenol is used primarily as an intermediate in the production of certain dyes, photochemicals, pest control agents, wood preservatives, and explosives. A number of pesticides may release this compound into the evironment when degraded over time. Short exposure to this compound may result in nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, headaches, and weight loss-- it may also stain the skin yellow. Chronic exposure to this compound has been linked to a number of ailments including: dermatitis, cataracts, and skin lesions. This compound may also cause damaging effects to bone marrow, the central nervous system, and the cardiovasular system.
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