Process for desensitizing 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, solutions thus obtained and their application for preparing phloroglucinol

摘要

A process for desensitizing the explosive 2,4,6- trinitrotoluene (TNT) by preparing a solution ofTNT in oleum of which the strength may vary from 10 to 40 % (by weight) as well as solutions thus obtained are described. Preferably, at least 400 g and at most 480 g of TNT are dissolved per litre oleum of 20-25%.;The solutions of TNT in oleum thus obtained are especially useful for the preparation of phloroglucinol.