2-Nitrochlorobenzene
[CAS# 88-73-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon nitrite
• Name: 2-Nitrochlorobenzene
• Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Chloro-1-nitrobenzene; o-Chloronitrobenzene; 2-CNB
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₄ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 157.56
• CAS Registry Number: 88-73-3
• EC Number: 201-854-9

Properties

• Density: 1.348
• Melting point: 32-34 ºC
• Boiling point: 246 ºC
• Flash point: 124 ºC
• Water solubility: 0.43 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T
• Risk Codes: R22;R24;R52/53
• Safety Description: S28A;S36/37/39;S38;S45;S60

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	3	H402
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410

• Transport Information: UN 1578