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1,2-Dinitrobenzene

CAS No.
528-29-0
Chemical Name:
1,2-Dinitrobenzene
Synonyms
1,2-DNB;nsc60682;1.2-Dinitr;o-dinitro-benzen;O-DINITROBENZENE;1,2-Dinitrobenzol;1,2-dinitro-benzen;Benzene,o-dinitro-;1,2-DINITROBENZENE;Benzene, o-dinitro-
CBNumber:
CB8853736
Molecular Formula:
C6H4N2O4
Molecular Weight:
168.11
MDL Number:
MFCD00007093
MOL File:
528-29-0.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-04-10 10:27:31
Product description Number Pack Size Price
1,2-Dinitrobenzene 97% 126632 5g $85.6
1,2-Dinitrobenzene 97% 126632 25g $344
1,2-Dinitrobenzene >98.0%(GC) D0818 5g $60
1,2-Dinitrobenzene >98.0%(GC) D0818 25g $277
1,2-Dinitrobenzene ≥99% 302066 1g $32.6
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1,2-Dinitrobenzene Properties

Melting point 116 °C
Boiling point 319 °C773 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 1.57
refractive index 1.5650
Flash point 150 °C
solubility chloroform: soluble5%, clear, yellow-green
form solid
color Colorless to yellow needles
Water Solubility 150 mg/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,3273
BRN 642224
Henry's Law Constant 1.9×102 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Duchowicz et al. (2020)
Exposure limits NIOSH REL: TWA 1, IDLH 50; OSHA PEL: TWA 1; ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.15 ppm for all isomers (adopted).
Major Application environmental
InChI 1S/C6H4N2O4/c9-7(10)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(11)12/h1-4H
InChIKey IZUKQUVSCNEFMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [O-][N+](=O)c1ccccc1[N+]([O-])=O
CAS DataBase Reference 528-29-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 1-2
FDA UNII 35XUO924Y0
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,2-dinitro-(528-29-0)
Proposition 65 List o-Dinitrobenzene
EPA Substance Registry System o-Dinitrobenzene (528-29-0)
UNSPSC Code 41116107
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H300+H310+H330-H373-H410
Precautionary statements  P262-P264-P273-P280-P302+P352+P310-P304+P340+P310
PPE dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes  T+,N
Risk Statements  26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements  28-36/37-45-60-61-28A
RIDADR  UN 3443 6.1/PG 2
OEB C
OEL TWA: 1 mg/m3 [skin]
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  CZ7450000
HazardClass  6.1(a)
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29042000
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 1 Dermal
Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 2 Oral
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
STOT RE 2
Hazardous Substances Data 528-29-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity IC50 (24-h) for river bacteria 1.80 mg/L (Yuan and Lang, 1997).
IDLA 50 mg/m3
NFPA 704
1
3 4

1,2-Dinitrobenzene price More Price(10)

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Sigma-Aldrich 126632 1,2-Dinitrobenzene 97% 528-29-0 5g $85.6 2026-03-19 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 126632 1,2-Dinitrobenzene 97% 528-29-0 25g $344 2026-03-19 Buy
TCI Chemical D0818 1,2-Dinitrobenzene >98.0%(GC) 528-29-0 5g $60 2022-04-27 Buy
TCI Chemical D0818 1,2-Dinitrobenzene >98.0%(GC) 528-29-0 25g $277 2021-12-16 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 302066 1,2-Dinitrobenzene ≥99% 528-29-0 1g $32.6 2022-05-15 Buy
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126632 5g $85.6 Buy
126632 25g $344 Buy
D0818 5g $60 Buy
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1,2-Dinitrobenzene Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Dinitrobenzene exists in three isomers (o-, m-,and p-); the meta form is the most widely used. All arewhite to yellow crystalline solids having a characteristicodor. Molecular weight= 168.12; Boiling point = (o-)318℃; (m-) 300℃; (p-) 299℃; (mixed) 305℃; Freezing/Melting point = (o-) 117118℃; (m-) 90℃; (p-)173174℃; (mixed) 7585℃; Flash point = (o-, m-,and p-) 149150℃. NFPA 704 M Hazard Identification(ortho-): Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 4. Solubilityin water is poor for o-, m-, and mixed isomers; none forp-isomer.

Chemical Properties

light yellow-brown powder

Uses

1,2-Dinitrobenzene was used as internal standard for analysis of the explosives, TNT, RDX, and tetryl in sea water by vapor phase chromatography with the nickel-63 electron capture detector.

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2-dinitrobenzene is a dinitrobenzene.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 21, p. 1065, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/jo01116a003

General Description

Colorless to yellow solid. Sinks and slowly mixes with water.

Air & Water Reactions

Slowly mixes with water.

Reactivity Profile

All three isomers have similar properties and may react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Their reaction with nitric acid (nitration) will lead to a mixture of trinitrobenzenes possessing high-explosive properties [Urbanski, 1967, vol. 3, p. 290]. If heat and reaction conditions of the nitration are not controlled, detonation comparable to TNT may occur [Anon., J. R. Inst. Chem., 1960, 84, p. 451]. Mixture of 1,3-dinitrobenzene with tetranitromethane was found highly explosive [Urbanski, 1964, vol. 1, 592]. 1,2-dinitrobenzene is a severe explosion hazard when shocked or exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition all dinitrobenzens emit toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 1374].

Health Hazard

INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION: Headache, vertigo and vomiting followed by exhaustion, numbness of the legs, staggering and collapse. Intense methemoglobinenia may lead to asphyxia severe enough to injure the CNS. EYES: Irritation. SKIN: Stains skin yellow.

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen. Poison by inhalation and ingestion. Moderately toxic by sktn contact. Can cause liver, kidney, and central nervous system injury. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidzing materials. A severe explosion hazard when shocked or exposed to heat or flame. It is used in bursting charges and to fiu artillery shells. Mixtures with nitric acid are highly explosive. To fight fire, use water, Co2, dry chemical. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of NO, and explodes. See also mand pDINITROBENZENE and NITRO COMPOUNDS of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

Potential Exposure

Compound Description (m-isomer):Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; PrimaryIrritant; (o- and p-isomers) Mutagen. Dinitrobenzenes areused in the synthesis of dyestuffs, dyestuff intermediates,and explosives; in celluloid production.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medicalfacility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and inducevomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.Effects may be delayed; medical observation isrecommended.Note to physician: Treat for methemoglobinemia.Spectrophotometry may be required for precise determination of levels of methemoglobinemia in urine.

Environmental Fate

Biological. Under anaerobic and aerobic conditions using a sewage inoculum, 1,2-dinitrobenzene degraded to nitroaniline (Hallas and Alexander, 1983).
Photolytic. Low et al. (1991) reported that the nitro-containing compounds (e.g., 2,4- dinitrophenol) undergo degradation by UV light in the presence of titanium dioxide yielding ammonium, carbonate, and nitrate ions. By analogy, 1,2-dinitrobenzene should degrade forming identical ions.
Chemical/Physical. Releases toxic nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition (Sax and Lewis, 1987). 1,2-Dinitrobenzene will not hydrolyze in water (Kollig, 1993).

storage

(1) Color Code—Yellow Stripe: Reactivity Hazard;Store separately in an area isolated from flammables, combustibles, or other yellow-coded materials. (2) Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with dinitrobenzene you should betrained on its proper handling and storage. Dinitrobenzenemust be stored to avoid contact with strong oxidizers (suchas chloride, bromine, chlorine dioxide, nitrates, and permanganates), since violent reactions occur. Contact with causticsand chemically active metals (such as tin and zinc) mayevolve heat, causing a buildup in pressure. Store in tightlyclosed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away fromshock or heat, which may cause this chemical to explode.Storage outdoors or in explosion-proof areas is preferred.Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, areprohibited where dinitrobenzene is handled, used, or stored.Metal containers used in the transfer of 5 gallons or more ofdinitrobenzene should be grounded and bonded. Drums mustbe equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs,and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers ofdinitrobenzene. Wherever dinitrobenzene is used, handled,manufactured, or stored, use explosion-proof electrical equipment and fittings

Shipping

Dinitrobenzenes all require a “POISONOUS/TOXIC MATERIALS” label. They fall in Hazard Class 6.1and Packing Group II.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 5 IV 738.]

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