| Formula / Notation | C6H5NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-95-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 123.11 |
| Melting Point | 42 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 411.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.2037 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 75 °F) (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Nitrobenzene appears as a pale yellow to dark brown liquid. Flash point 190 °F. Very slightly soluble in water. Toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption. Combustion give toxic oxides of nitrogen... |
| Also Known As | 98-95-3; Nitrobenzol; Benzene, nitro-; Essence of mirbane; nitro-Benzene; Nitrobenzeen; Nitrobenzen; Mononitrobenzene; Essence of Myrbane; p-Nitrobenzene |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Nitrobenzene?
Nitrobenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It can cause male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: nitrobenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: 98-95-3; Nitrobenzol; Benzene, nitro-; Essence of mirbane; nitro-Benzene; Nitrobenzeen; Nitrobenzen; Mononitrobenzene; Essence of Myrbane; p-Nitrobenzene
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 42 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 411.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.2037 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 123.11 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 75 °F) (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Nitrobenzene appears as a pale yellow to dark brown liquid. Flash point 190 °F. Very slightly soluble in water. Toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption. Combustion give toxic oxides of nitrogen... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nitrobenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It can cause male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Nitrobenzene is: C6H5NO2