| Identification | |
| Name: | Benzene, 1,4-dinitro- |
| Synonyms: | Benzene,p-dinitro- (8CI); 1,4-Dinitrobenzene; NSC 3809; Para-dinitrobenzene;p-Dinitrobenzene |
| CAS: | 100-25-4 |
| EINECS: | 202-833-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H4 N2 O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 168.1086 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H4N2O4/c9-7(10)5-1-2-6(4-3-5)8(11)12/h1-4H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3443 6.1/PG 2 |
| Melting Point: | 170-173 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point: | 154.4°C |
| Boiling Point: | 183.4 °C34 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density: | 1.486g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may be shock-sensitive. May explode if heated. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases, nitric acid, many metals, tin oxides. |
| Refractive index: | 1.612 |
| Solubility: | Sol in acetone, benzene 1 g dissolves in 12,500 ml cold water, 555 ml boiling water, 300 ml alcohol; sparingly soluble in chloroform, and ethyl acetate. In water, 69 mg/l @ 25 deg C. |
| Specification: | light yellow powder Safety Statements:28-36/37-45-60-61 28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) 36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Flash Point: | 154.4°C |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Color: | White crystals Colorless to yellow monoclinic needles Pale white or yellow, crystalline or solid. |
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