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Nitrobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific™
Description
This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.
Nitrobenzene is used as a solvent and as a starting material in the organic synthesis for the preparation of aniline, benzidine, azobenzene, nitrosobenzene, phenylhydroxylamine and acetaminophen. It is also used as a solvent for electrophilic reagents in synthetic chemistry. Further, it is used to prevent the unpleasant odor in shoe, floor and metal polishes. It acts as a precursor to rubber chemicals, azo dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.196 |
Boiling Point | 210°C to 212°C |
Flash Point | 87°C (188°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.552 |
Quantity | 10,000g |
UN Number | UN1662 |
Beilstein | 507540 |
Merck Index | 14,6588 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,diethyl ether,acetone,benzene and organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride. |
Formula Weight | 123.11 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0464863 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/09/2024 | A10585.0E,A10585.0C,A10585.36 |
A0459125 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/04/2024 | A10585.0E,A10585.0C,A10585.36 |
A0460837 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/04/2024 | A10585.0E,A10585.0C,A10585.36 |
A0447649 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | A10585.0E,A10585.0C,A10585.36 |
A0453648 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/07/2023 | A10585.0E,A10585.0C,A10585.36 |
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