Nitrobenzene PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  nitrobenzene
Linear Formula:  C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight:  123.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 98-95-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C), 50 mmHg ( 120 °C)
Water Solubility Practically insoluble in water
Autoignition temp. 899 °F
Explosion limit 40 %
Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.551 (lit.), n20/D 1.552
B pt. 210-211 °C (lit.)
M pt. 5-6°C(lit.)
Density 1.196 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301 + H311 + H331,H351,H360F,H372,H412
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29042090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1662

Description

Application
Nitrobenzene is mainly used in the production of aniline which is further used to manufacture dyes pharmaceuticals and rubber chemicals. It is also used in lubricating oils polishes and as a solvent in certain industrial processes.

Purpose
The primary purpose of nitrobenzene is to serve as an intermediate in chemical synthesis especially for producing aniline and other industrial chemicals. It also helps in enhancing the fragrance of products like shoe polish and serves as a precursor in v

General Description
Nitrobenzene is an organic compound with the formula CHNO. It appears as a pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.