2,2'-Bis(5-nitropyridyl) disulfide
[CAS# 2127-10-8]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Nitropyridine
• Name: 2,2'-Bis(5-nitropyridyl) disulfide
• Synonyms: Bis(5-nitro-2-pyridyl) disulfide; DTNP; NSC 149336; NSC 677436
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₆N₄O₄S₂
• Molecular Weight: 310.31
• CAS Registry Number: 2127-10-8
• EC Number: 218-344-7

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.017 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.65±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 150-151 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Rath, C.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Self-reactive substances or mixtures	Self-react.	C	H242