5-Nitrobenzofuran
[CAS# 18761-31-4]

Identification

• Name: 5-Nitrobenzofuran
• Synonyms: 5-Nitro-[2,3]-benzofuran
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₅NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 163.13
• CAS Registry Number: 18761-31-4
• EC Number: 873-437-5

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.13 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.380±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 114-115 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 273.1±13.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 119.0±19.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Erlenmeyer, H.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1948, V31, P75-7.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319