2-Ethylnitrobenzene
[CAS# 612-22-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon nitrite
• Name: 2-Ethylnitrobenzene
• Synonyms: 1-Ethyl-2-nitrobenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• CAS Registry Number: 612-22-6
• EC Number: 210-299-1

Properties

• Density: 1.127
• Melting point: -13--10 ºC
• Boiling point: 172-174 ºC (18 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.537
• Flash point: 228 ºF

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412