1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene, 98+%

Description

CAS: 100-00-5 | C6H4ClNO2 | 157.553 g/mol

1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene is an important intermediate used in the preparation of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene and 3,4-dichloronitrobenzene. It is used as a raw material in the preparation of 4-nitrodiphenylamine, 4-chloroaninline and (4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline). It serves as a common antioxidant, which is found in rubber.

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Applications
1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene is an important intermediate used in the preparation of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene and 3,4-dichloronitrobenzene. It is used as a raw material in the preparation of 4-nitrodiphenylamine, 4-chloroaninline and (4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline). It serves as a common antioxidant, which is found in rubber.

Solubility
Soluble in boiling hot ethanol, ether, toluene, acetone, organic solvents and carbon disulfide. Sparingly soluble in cold alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-00-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H4ClNO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 157.553
• MDL Number: MFCD00007285
• InChI Key: CZGCEKJOLUNIFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-chloronitrobenzene, p-chloronitrobenzene, p-nitrochlorobenzene, benzene, 1-chloro-4-nitro, 4-nitrochlorobenzene, pncb, 4-chloro-1-nitrobenzene, p-nitrophenyl chloride, p-nitrochlorobenzol, p-nitroclorobenzene
• PubChem CID: 7474
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34399
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-4-nitrobenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-])Cl

• Melting Point: 82°C to 86°C
• Density: 1.515
• Boiling Point: 238°C to 242°C
• Flash Point: 127°C (260°F)
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1578
• Beilstein: 508691
• Merck Index: 14,2151
• Solubility Information: Soluble in boiling hot ethanol,ether,toluene,acetone,organic solvents and carbon disulfide. Sparingly soluble in cold alcohol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 157.56
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311+H331-H341-H351-H373-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H341-H351-H373 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CHLORONITROBENZENES, SOLID
EINECSNumber	202-809-6
RTECSNumber	CZ1050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only