In the title compound, C13H10N2O4, the nitro groups are twisted significantly relative to the benzene rings [dihedral angles = 16.64 (18) and 28.02 (11)°]. The benzene groups are nearly perpendicular to each other [dihedral angle = 87.72 (6)°]. Short intermolecular N⋯O and C⋯O [2.981 (2) and 3.060 (2) Å, respectively] contacts suggest possible weak π-interactions between nitro groups and between benzene and nitro groups. In addition, there are π–π interactions between one benzene group and an inversion-related equivalent [interplanar separation = 3.494 (2) Å].
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