1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used to identify the amino acid sequence. It reacts with amino group of amino acids to yield dinitrophenyl-amino acids. It is also used in chromatographic methods. Further, it acts as an alkylating agent used in elucidating amino acid sequence in proteins.

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Applications
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used to identify the amino acid sequence. It reacts with amino group of amino acids to yield dinitrophenyl-amino acids. It is also used in chromatographic methods. Further, it acts as an alkylating agent used in elucidating amino acid sequence in proteins.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, benzene, ether and propylene glycol.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 24°C to 30°C
• Density: 1.482
• Boiling Point: 296°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.569
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 398632
• Merck Index: 14,4172
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,benzene,ether and propylene glycol.
• Formula Weight: 186.1
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

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