Name | 4-Nitroethylbenzene |
Synonyms | P-ETHYLNITROBENZENE 4-Nitroethylbenzene P-NITROETHYLBENZENE RARECHEM AL BI 0193 1-Ethyl-4-nitrobenzol PARA-ETHYLNITROBENZENE 1-ethyl-4-nitro-benzene P-NITROBENZOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER |
CAS | 100-12-9 |
EINECS | 202-821-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H9NO2/c1-2-7-3-5-8(6-4-7)9(10)11/h3-6H,2H2,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C8H9NO2 |
Molar Mass | 151.16 |
Density | 1.118 |
Melting Point | 55-59°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 245-246 °C |
Flash Point | 117 °C |
Vapor Presure | 0.0431mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Light yellow to Yellow to Orange |
Refractive Index | 1.5445-1.5465 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow liquid. Freezing point -32 ℃, boiling point of 245-246 ℃,134-136 ℃(3.07kPa), relative density of 1.1192(20/4 ℃), refractive index of 1.5455. Soluble in ethanol, ether, soluble in acetone, benzene, insoluble in water. |
Use | Used as a pharmaceutical Intermediate |
Risk Codes | R52 - Harmful to aquatic organisms R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | 2810 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DH5600000 |
HS Code | 29049090 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Uses | Mainly used in the production of chloramphenicol intermediate p-nitroacetophenone, and also used in other organic synthesis. Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate |
production method | obtained by nitration of ethylbenzene. |