1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, 99%

Description

CAS: 70-34-8 | C6H3FN2O4 | 186.098 g/mol

1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used to identify the amino acid sequence. It reacts with amino group of amino acids to yield dinitrophenyl-amino acids. It is also used in chromatographic methods. Further, it acts as an alkylating agent used in elucidating amino acid sequence in proteins.

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Applications
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used to identify the amino acid sequence. It reacts with amino group of amino acids to yield dinitrophenyl-amino acids. It is also used in chromatographic methods. Further, it acts as an alkylating agent used in elucidating amino acid sequence in proteins.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, benzene, ether and propylene glycol.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 70-34-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H3FN2O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 186.098
• MDL Number: MFCD00007056
• InChI Key: LOTKRQAVGJMPNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene, dinitrofluorobenzene, fdnb, dnfb, 2,4-dinitro-1-fluorobenzene, sanger's reagent, fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, 2,4-dinitrobenzenefluoride, 2,4-dinitrophenyl fluoride, fluorodinitrobenzene
• PubChem CID: 6264
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53049
• IUPAC Name: 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])F

• Melting Point: 24°C to 30°C
• Density: 1.482
• Boiling Point: 296°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.569
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 398632
• Merck Index: 14,4172
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,benzene,ether and propylene glycol.
• Formula Weight: 186.1
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311+H331-H315-H317-H320-H335-H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H318-H341-H315-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P312-P314-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	200-734-3
RTECSNumber	CZ7800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only