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2,3-Dinitrotoluene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2,3-DNT, 2,4-DNT

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)2
CAS Number:
602-01-7
Molecular Weight:
182.13
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329757028
EC Number:
210-013-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2212428
MDL number:
MFCD00007178
eCl@ss:
25140904
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

59-61 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

Cc1cccc(c1[N+]([O-])=O)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C7H6N2O4/c1-5-3-2-4-6(8(10)11)7(5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3

InChI key

DYSXLQBUUOPLBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,3-Dinitrotoluene is classified under the group of nitroaromatic compounds, which are organic nitro derivatives of analytical research interest. It is considered as a ubiquitous environmental contaminant and can adversely affect human health because of its mutagenic and/or carcinogenic nature.

Application

2,3-Dinitrotoluene may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in forensic samples, explosive-contaminated groundwater samples, industrial effluents and seawater samples by various chromatographic techniques.
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Other Notes

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B - Muta. 2 - Repr. 2 - STOT RE 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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