2-Nitrodiphenyl Chemical Properties

Melting point:

36-38 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

320 °C

Density 

1.44

vapor density 

5.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

2 mm Hg ( 140 °C)

refractive index 

1.613-1.615

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

powder to lump

color 

White to Yellow to Green

Water Solubility 

Insoluble

Merck 

14,6591

CAS DataBase Reference

86-00-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

1,1'-Biphenyl, 2-nitro-(86-00-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

o-Nitrobiphenyl (86-00-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-40-68-22

Safety Statements 

2-7-36-45-36/37

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

DV5530000

HS Code 

2904.20.5000

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2-Nitrodiphenyl Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID AFTER MELTING

Uses

Plasticizer for resins, cellulose acetate and nitrate, polystyrenes; fungicide for textiles; wood preservative; dye intermediate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 36, p. 6567, 1995 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(95)01327-E

General Description

Gold to tan crystals or brown solid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Aromatic nitro compounds, such as 2-Nitrodiphenyl, 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.

Fire Hazard

2-Nitrodiphenyl is combustible.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH (seeding required). Sublime it under vacuum. [Beilstein 5 H 582, 5 I 273, 5 II 487, 5 III 1750.]

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