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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

≥99%

Synonym(s):

2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene, CDNB, DNCB

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ClC6H3(NO2)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
202.55
Beilstein:
613161
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99%

form

solid

expl. lim.

22 %

bp

315 °C (lit.)

mp

48-50 °C (lit.)

solubility

alcohol: very slightly soluble (cold)(lit.)
benzene: soluble(lit.)
carbon disulfide: soluble(lit.)
diethyl ether: soluble(lit.)
water: insoluble (practically)(lit.)

SMILES string

[O-][N+](=O)c1ccc(Cl)c(c1)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H3ClN2O4/c7-5-2-1-4(8(10)11)3-6(5)9(12)13/h1-3H

InChI key

VYZAHLCBVHPDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene on incubation with erythrocyte undergoes conjugation with erythrocyte glutathione (GSH) to form 2,4-dinitrophenyl-S-glutathione. It is an irreversible inhibitor of human thioredoxin reductase.

Application

1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene has been used as alkylating agent to evaluate the depletion of intracellular erythrocyte glutathione (GSH).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

381.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

194 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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