Nitric acid, 65-70%, 99.9999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Nitric acid, 65-70% is used in as a nitrating or an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is industrially used for the manufacturing of fertilizers. Further, it finds use in manufacture of explosives, nylon precursors, specialty organic compounds and drug intermediates.It is also used as a chemical doping agent for organic semiconductors, and in purification processes for raw carbon nanotubes, artificially age pine and maple. It is indirectly used as an oxidizer in liquid-fueled rockets for determining trace level metals in solutions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7697-37-2
• Molecular Formula: HNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 63.01
• MDL Number: MFCD00011349
• InChI Key: GRYLNZFGIOXLOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydrogen nitrate, aqua fortis, azotic acid, salpetersaeure, rfna, acidum nitricum, nital, acide nitrique, nitrous fumes, nitryl hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 944
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48107
• IUPAC Name: nitric acid
• SMILES: O[N+]([O-])=O

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Boiling Point: 121°C
• Concentration: 65 to 70%
• Density: 1.41 g/mL
• Odor: Pungent
• Quantity: 25 mL
• Physical Form: Liquid
• UN Number: UN2031
• Merck Index: 14,6577
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 63.01
• Percent Purity: 99.9999%
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H290-H314-H331
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H272 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May intensify fire oxidizer.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P234-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P284-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
EINECSNumber	231-714-2
RTECSNumber	QU5775000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only