3-nitrofluoren-9-one

The Uses of 3-nitrofluoren-9-one

3-Nitrofluorenone is a nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with mutagenic activity.

General Description

Solid.

Reactivity Profile

A nitrated ketone. Ketones are reactive with many acids and bases liberating heat and flammable gases (e.g., H2). The amount of heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion of the ketone. Ketones react with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals, and nitrides to produce flammable gas (H2) and heat. Ketones are incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides. They react violently with aldehydes, HNO3, HNO3 + H2O2, and HClO4.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition 3-nitrofluoren-9-one emits toxic fumes.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 3-nitrofluoren-9-one are not available. 3-nitrofluoren-9-one is probably combustible.