1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane
[CAS# 594-72-9]

Identification

• Name: 1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane
• Synonyms: 1-Nitro-1,1-dichloroethane; Ethide; NSC 6283
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃Cl₂NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 143.96
• CAS Registry Number: 594-72-9
• EC Number: 209-854-0

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (20 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.4271 g/cm³ (20 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 124 ºC^***
• Refractive index: 1.4451 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^****
• Flash point: 31.7±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

^*** O'Kane, W. C.; Journal of Economic Entomology 1941, V34, P438-9.

^**** Tindall, John B.; US 2397384 1946.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H331-H311-H301
• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes