Nitrobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific™

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10585.36

Product Code. 11403254

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
Nitrobenzene is used as a solvent and as a starting material in the organic synthesis for the preparation of aniline, benzidine, azobenzene, nitrosobenzene, phenylhydroxylamine and acetaminophen. It is also used as a solvent for electrophilic reagents in synthetic chemistry. Further, it is used to prevent the unpleasant odor in shoe, floor and metal polishes. It acts as a precursor to rubber chemicals, azo dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-95-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 123.111
• InChI Key: LQNUZADURLCDLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7416
• IUPAC Name: nitrobenzene

• Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00007043
• Synonym: nitrobenzol, benzene, nitro, oil of mirbane, mirbane oil, essence of mirbane, nitro-benzene, nitrobenzeen, oil of myrbane, nitrobenzen, mononitrobenzene
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27798
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]

Specifications

• CAS: 98-95-3
• Boiling Point: 210°C to 212°C
• Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00007043
• UN Number: UN1662
• Merck Index: 14,6588
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,diethyl ether,acetone,benzene and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 123.111
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27798
• Percent Purity: 99%

• Density: 1.196
• Flash Point: 87°C (188°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.552
• Quantity: 500g
• Beilstein: 507540
• Synonym: nitrobenzol, benzene, nitro, oil of mirbane, mirbane oil, essence of mirbane, nitro-benzene, nitrobenzeen, oil of myrbane, nitrobenzen, mononitrobenzene
• InChI Key: LQNUZADURLCDLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: nitrobenzene
• PubChem CID: 7416
• Formula Weight: 123.11
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitrobenzene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Nitrobenzene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nitrobenzene