Nitrobenzene
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Chemical formula | C6H5NHO2 |
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OTP appearance | pale yellow liquid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 123.06 |
Density(g/cc) | 1.199 |
Melting Point(°C) | 5.7 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 210.9 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
- Feedstock for paracetamol, sulfanilamide, and other elements of WHO LEM
- Common organic building block (e.g. aniline)
Natural occurrence
Hazards
- Toxic, Flammable, Carcinogenic
Production
Synthesis
- Combine benzene, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid in a cooling bath
- C6H6 + HNO3 → C6H5NO2 + H2OΔH=−117 kJ/mol