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1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used as a reagent for the detection and determination of pyridine compounds. It has been used as alkylating agent to evaluate the depletion of intracellular erythrocyte glutathione (GSH). It is an irreversible inhibitor of human thioredoxin reductase.
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1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene is used as a reagent for the detection and determination of pyridine compounds. It has been used as alkylating agent to evaluate the depletion of intracellular erythrocyte glutathione (GSH). It is an irreversible inhibitor of human thioredoxin reductase.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether, hot alcohol, and benzene. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, ammonia. Reacts with hydrazine hydrate.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 48°C to 52°C |
Density | 1.7 |
Boiling Point | 314°C to 316°C |
Flash Point | 186°C (366°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN3441 |
Beilstein | 613161 |
Merck Index | 14,2136 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,ether,hot alcohol,and benzene. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 202.55 |
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Safety and Handling



- 1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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