Nitrobenzene
[CAS# 98-95-3]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Pyridine compound >> Pyridine derivative
• Name: Nitrobenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 123.11
• CAS Registry Number: 98-95-3
• EC Number: 202-716-0

Properties

• Density: 1.205
• Melting point: 5-6 °C
• Boiling point: 210-211 °C
• Refractive index: 1.5503-1.5523
• Flash point: 88 °C
• Water solubility: slightly soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08 Danger
• Risk Statements: H351-H360F-H331-H311-H301-H372
• Safety Statements: S28A;S36/37;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360F
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361f
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360F

• Transport Information: UN 1662