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2-Fluoro-4-nitrotoluene, 98%
Description
It finds its use in the synthesis of 2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid and also was used in a study of aquatic toxicity against Poecilia reticulata and Tetrahymena pyriformis.
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It finds its use in the synthesis of 2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid and also was used in a study of aquatic toxicity against Poecilia reticulata and Tetrahymena pyriformis.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Solubility in methanol gives very faint turbidity.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 32°C to 37°C |
Boiling Point | 56°C to 58°C (1 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 2250156 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Solubility in methanol gives very faint turbidity. |
Formula Weight | 155.13 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Fluoro-4-nitrotoluene |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 215-845-2 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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