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o-dinitrobenzene

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Also known as ortho-Dinitrobenzene, 1,2-dinitrobenzene

1,2-Dinitrobenzene is one of three isomers of dinitrobenzene, with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. The compound is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is prepared from 2-nitroaniline by diazotization and treatment with sodium nitrite in the presence of a copper catalyst.

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Mass
168.017106608
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solubility
0.05
NIOSH Pocket Guide ID
0231
density
1.57
immediately dangerous to life or health
50
melting point
244
boiling point
606
flash point
302
ionization energy
10.71
time-weighted average exposure limit
1
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
chemical formula
C₆H₄N₂O₄
Commons category
1,2-Dinitrobenzene
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1,2-Dinitrobenzene is one of three isomers of dinitrobenzene, with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. The compound is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is prepared from 2-nitroaniline by diazotization and treatment with sodium nitrite in the presence of a copper catalyst.

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