Nitrobenzene
Product Description
| Product | Nitrobenzene |
| CAS | 98-95-3 |
| Formula | C6H5NO2 |
| Synonym | essenceofmirbane, Nitrobenzen, Oil of Myrbane, Essence of myrbane, nitro-benzen, NSC 9573, NCI-C60082, UN 1662, Nitrobenzene, Nitrobenzol, Nitrobenzeen, Benzene,nitro-, Nitrobenzol Oil of mirbane, Oil of Mirbane, Mirbane oil, Benzene, nitro-, Rcra waste number U169, Nitrobenzene, liq., Essence of mirbane |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 123.11 |
| EINECS | 202-716-0 |
| InChI | 1S/C6H5NO2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H |
| Refractive Index | 1.551 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 210-211 °C |
| Water solubility | slightly soluble |
| Flash Point | 190 °F |
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
| Density | 1.205 |
| Melting Point | 5-6 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.2 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases. Flammable. Note wide explosion limits. |
| BRN Number | 507540 |
| Merck | 14,6588 |
| Notes | Nitrobenzene uses and applications include: manufacturing of aniline, benzidine, quinoline, azobenzene, etc.; solvent for cellulose ethers; extraction solvent for lubricating oil refining; process solvent for Friedel-Crafts reactions; modifying esterification of cellulose acetate; in metal and shoe polishes |
| Class | Solvents, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals, Solvent |
| Function | Solvents, Intermediates |
| Industry | Organics, Solvents |
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