2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane
[CAS# 3964-18-9]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Nitro compound
• Name: 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane
• Synonyms: 2,3-Dinitro-2,3-dimethylbutane; NSC 1156
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 176.17
• CAS Registry Number: 3964-18-9
• EC Number: 223-569-9

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.085 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.149±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 211-212 °C^**
• Boiling point: 219.8±13.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 80.2±12.6 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Russell, Glen A.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Statements: R25
• Safety Statements: S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	2	H228
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312

• Transport Information: UN 2811 6.1 / PGII