2,4-DINITROPHENYLACETIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

169-175 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

367.74°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.6136 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6000 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

pka

pK1:3.50 (25°C)

form 

powder to crystal

color 

White to Orange to Green

BRN 

1990798

CAS DataBase Reference

643-43-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzeneacetic acid, 2,4-dinitro- (643-43-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

RIDADR 

1479

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

AH2230000

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

5.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29163990

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2,4-DINITROPHENYLACETIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

beige crystalline powder

Uses

2,4-Dinitrophenylacetic acid was used in the preparation of 2-hydroxy-4-nitrohenzonitrile, required for the synthesis of parabactin azide (catecholamide siderophore photoaffinity label).

General Description

Coupling of 2,4-dinitrophenylacetic acid with diazonium salts has been reported.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from H2O. [Beilstein 9 IV 1691.]

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