6-Chloro-2,4-dinitrophenol
[CAS# 946-31-6]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 6-Chloro-2,4-dinitrophenol
• Synonyms: 2,4-Dinitro-6-chlorophenol; 2-Chloro-4,6-dinitrophenol; NSC 3; NSC 38993; NSC 6072
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₃ClN₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 218.55
• CAS Registry Number: 946-31-6
• EC Number: 213-419-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.2 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.769±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 113-114 °C^**

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

^** Zincke, Th.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319