(E)-2-Nitroethenylbenzene

Synonym(s):trans-1-Nitro-2-phenylethylene;trans-beta-Nitrostyrene

CAS NO.：5153-67-3
Empirical Formula: C8H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 149.15
MDL number: MFCD00007402
EINECS: 629-597-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is (E)-2-Nitroethenylbenzene?

Chemical properties

Yellow crystals

The Uses of (E)-2-Nitroethenylbenzene

trans-β-Nitrostyrene, and its derivatives such as 3,4-methylenedioxy-β-nitrostyrene (MNS) and 4-O-benzoyl-3-methoxy-β-nitrostyrene (BMNS), has shown to exhibit potent anti-platelet activities and cytotoxicity.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the styrene from absolute EtOH, or three times from *benzene/pet ether (b 60-80o) (1:1). [Beilstein 5 III 1180, 5 IV 1352.]

Properties of (E)-2-Nitroethenylbenzene

Melting point:	55-58 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	250-260 °C(lit.)
Density	1.2517 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5320 (estimate)
Flash point:	250-260°C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol
form	Crystals
color	Yellow
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
λmax	320nm(lit.)
BRN	1210066
NIST Chemistry Reference	Styrene, «beta»-nitro-, (E)-(5153-67-3)

Safety information for (E)-2-Nitroethenylbenzene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.