2,6-Dinitrotoluene Property

Melting point:

66 °C

Boiling point:

285 °C

Density 

1.2833 g/cm3(Temp: 111 °C)

Safety

RIDADR 

3454

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

2,6-Dinitrotoluene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-dinitrotoluene is a dinitrotoluene carrying nitro substituents at positions 2 and 6. It has a role as a genotoxin.