Meta Dinitro benzene NOT FOR sale
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M-dinitrobenzene, also known as 1,3-dinitrobenzene, is a yellow crystalline solid that's used to make dyes, explosives, and other chemicals. It's toxic and can cause reproductive harm.
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PRECAUTION::
Personal Protection:
- Skin: Wear protective gloves, lab coats, and other appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact.
- Eyes: Wear chemical goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye contact.
- Inhalation: In case of inadequate ventilation, wear a dust respirator or other appropriate respiratory protection.
- Respiratory: Consider using a self-contained breathing apparatus in case of a large spill.
Handling:
- Avoid contact: Do not get m-dinitrobenzene in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- Ventilation: Provide good ventilation to prevent the formation of vapors.
- Dust: Avoid the formation of dust and aerosols.
Storage:
- Cool and Dry: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Container: Keep the container tightly closed.
- Separation: Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room.
Hygiene:
- Wash hands: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking.
- Remove clothing: Remove contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Spills:
- Isolate: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions.
- Personal Protection: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing for spills.
- Clean up: Refer to spill guidelines provided by the chemical supplier or relevant authorities.
Emergency:
- Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
- Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water and soap.
- Swallowing: Call a poison center immediately.
- Melting Point: 84-86 °C (lit.)
- Boiling Point: 297 °C (lit.)
- Density: 1.368 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
- Flash Point: 150 °C (302 °F)
- Appearance: Yellow crystals/flakes/crystalline powder
- Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
- Molecular Weight: 168.11 g/mole
APPLICATION::
- Dye Intermediate: It's a crucial raw material for the synthesis of various dyes.
- Explosive Production: It's involved in the manufacture of explosives, often as a byproduct of making other explosives like TNT.
- Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reactant in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including 2′,6′- dinitrobiphenyl-4-ol and 1-nitrodibenzofuran.
- Industrial Solvent: Used as a solvent in various industrial processes, potentially including the production of perfumes and drugs.
- Analytical Applications: Can be used in analytical techniques like HPLC derivatization for steroid detection.
- Other Uses: Some literature mentions its use as a camphor substitute or in the preparation of specific compounds.
Meta-dinitrobenzene (m-DNB), also known as 1,3-dinitrobenzene, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. It's a disubstituted aromatic compound where two nitro groups are attached to the benzene ring in the meta (1,3) positions. It's a yellow solid with a slight odor, sinks in water, and has a melting point of 89.8°C.
