描述
4-nitroso-2,6-dinitrotoluene is a member of the class of compounds known as dinitrotoluenes. Dinitrotoluenes are organic aromatic compounds containing a benzene that carries a single methyl group and exactly two nitro groups. 4-nitroso-2,6-dinitrotoluene is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-nitroso-2,6-dinitrotoluene can be found in a number of food items such as mixed nuts, rocket salad, nance, and yautia, which makes 4-nitroso-2,6-dinitrotoluene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.