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4-Nitrophenol, 99%
Description
4-Nitrophenol is used as a precursor to prepare phenetidine, acetophenetidne and pH indicator. Its carboxylate ester derivatives are involved as an active component for the construction of amide moieties in peptide synthesis. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of paracetamol and N-acetyl-p-aminophenol dyestuffs.
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4-Nitrophenol is used as a precursor to prepare phenetidine, acetophenetidne and pH indicator. Its carboxylate ester derivatives are involved as an active component for the construction of amide moieties in peptide synthesis. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of paracetamol and N-acetyl-p-aminophenol dyestuffs.
Solubility
Freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether. Freely soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 110°C to 115°C |
| Density | 1.48 |
| Boiling Point | 279°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | 169°C (336°F) |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1663 |
| Beilstein | 1281877 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,6621 |
| Solubility Information | Freely soluble in alcohol,chloroform,ether; Freely soluble in acetone; Slightly soluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 4-Nitrophenol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Nitrophenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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