2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride

CAS NO.：610-14-0
Empirical Formula: C7H4ClNO3
Molecular Weight: 185.56
MDL number: MFCD00007131
EINECS: 210-206-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride?

Chemical properties

CLEAR DARK BROWN LIQUID

General Description

Crystalline solid. 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride is shock sensitive.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water. Decomposes in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride is incompatible with bases (including amines), with strong oxidizing agents, and with alcohols. May react with reducing agents. May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291].

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride is an irritant to skin, eyes and tissues.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data is not available for 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride, but 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride is probably combustible.

Properties of 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride

Melting point:	17-20 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	148-149 °C/9 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.404 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.569(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	0-6°C
form	Liquid After Melting
color	Clear yellow to orange to dark brown
BRN	777991
CAS DataBase Reference	610-14-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	o-Nitrobenzoyl chloride(610-14-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	o-Nitrobenzoyl chloride (610-14-0)

Safety information for 2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.