TNT (Trinitrotoluene)

Powerful explosive material with the chemical formula C7H5N3O6.

Trinitrotoluene

TNT is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H5N3O6. It's a crystalline solid, widely known as a powerful explosive material commonly used in demolition and mining operations.

TNT is derived from toluene, a naturally occurring organic compound.

TNT is a yellow powder that's used as an explosive, like in fireworks and construction, because it can release a lot of energy quickly.

TNT was first used as a dye before its explosive properties were discovered
It's relatively stable and doesn't explode easily unless detonated with a blasting cap
TNT is less powerful than some other explosives like dynamite

explosive organic compound

nitro group toluene ring

explosives

chemical compound explosive material