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Nitrobenzene

Product Description

Nitrobenzene (MNB) is a pale yellow liquid with an odor that resembles bitter almonds.

Sales Specifications

Property 

Specification 

Test
Method 
Nitrobenzene     99.8% min(dry basis)  G.C. 
Moisture 0.1% max   G.C.   
Freezing Point 5.13°C min   D-1015   
Acidity (as HNO3)   0.001% max   titration  

Physical Properties

Structural Formula

CAS Reg. No.  98-95-3
Empirical Formula C6H5N02 
Molecular Weight 123.11
Freezing Point   5.7°C 
Boiling Point @ 760 mmHg 210.8°C
Specific Gravity (20°C/4°C) 1.204
Vapor Pressure mmHg @ 44.4°C 1.0
Heat of Combustion @ 20°C, Kg-cal/mol 739.9
Heat of Vaporization @ 760 mmHg cal/gm 79.0  
Refractive Index @ 20°C  1.5562
Solubility in Water, @ 15.6°C 0.19%
Flash Point, TOC    87.8°C     
Auto Ignition Temperature    495.6°C  

Marketing & Distribution

First Chemical Corporation markets and distributes its products worldwide from its industrial chemicals complex in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico. First Chemical ships MNB as a liquid in 55-gallon nonreturnable steel drums with a net weight of 550 pounds (249 kilograms) each, in tank trucks or in tank cars.

First Chemical customer service personnel are available to work with MNB users on all matters relating to the product specifications, performance, shipping, storage, handling and price.

Safety & Environmental Information

All persons handling MNB should be thoroughly familiar with its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which is available from First Chemical Corporation.

NOTICE: The information and data stated herein is to the best of our knowledge and belief true and correct. It is based upon taken from laboratory and reference information available to us. The use of the information contained herein is not to be construed as a license to infringe on any patents or proprietary rights of First Chemical Corporation or others who may hold these rights. Any use of the product or information contained herein should be based on the user's individual appraisal and investigation and First Chemical Corporation makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, in this product data sheet.