Abbreviations DNPO Boiling point 605.1 °C | Density 1.76 g/cm³ Appearance white crystalline powder | |
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Bis (2,4-dinitrophenyl) oxalate (DNPO) is a source of 1,2-dioxetanedione, a chemical used in glow sticks. Other chemicals can also be used in this process for glow sticks. Some chemicals related to (DNPO)for glow sticks are :
1. bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)oxalate (TCPO)
2. bis(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl-6-carbopentoxyphenyl)oxalate (CPPO)
References
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