3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-5 °C

Boiling point:

200-205 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.436 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.472(lit.)

Flash point:

190 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Yellow to Green

Water Solubility 

0.4 g/L (20 ºC)

BRN 

2051362

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3

InChIKey

WHNAMGUAXHGCHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

98-46-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzene, 1-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-(98-46-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride (98-46-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T+,T,Xi

Risk Statements 

22-26-36/37/38-52/53-21/22

Safety Statements 

26-28-36/37-45-61-36/37/39-28A

RIDADR 

UN 2306 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

XT3500000

Hazard Note 

Highly Toxic/Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29049090

Hazardous Substances Data

98-46-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear yellow liquid

General Description

Pale oily liquid. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A halogenated aromatic nitro compound. Aromatic nitro compounds range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. The aromatic nitro compounds may explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. The explosive tendencies of aromatic nitro compounds are increased by the presence of multiple nitro groups.

Hazard

Toxic material

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Toxic, also emits highly toxic fumes of NOx and fluorides when heated to decomposition.

Fire Hazard

3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is combustible.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Fand NOx. See also FLUORIDES and NITRO COMPOUNDS OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

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