1-Chloro 2-Nitrobenzene (CAS 88-73-3)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

1-CHLORO 2-NITROBENZENE

Cat. NoKC.-1510016 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC6H4ClNO2 CAS88-73-3 Molecular Weight157.55 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Acute toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

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2-Chloronitrobenzene can cause cancer according to California Labor Code.

Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of o-aminophenol (used as a developer in the photography industry); [HDSB]
CHEM INT FOR CARBOFURAN, A PESTICIDE, OTHER INTS, EG, O-NITROPHENOL, 2-CHLOROANILINE, DYES (FORMER USE)
o-Chloronitrobenzene is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of o-aminophenol (used as a developer in the photography industry).
... important intermediate in preparing ... lumber preservatives ... /and/ corrosion inhibitors.

Physical Description	Either a clear yellow liquid or solid. Burns, but difficult to ignite. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during co…
Color/Form	Yellow crystals
Melting Point	90 to 91 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	475 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	261 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.368 at 71.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 0.1 mg/mL at 67.8 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.4 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)

IUPAC Name	1-chloro-2-nitrobenzene
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClNO2
Molecular Weight	157.55 g/mol
CAS	88-73-3
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
InChIKey	BFCFYVKQTRLZHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.-1510016
Pack sizes	500GM

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