pnb

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pnb Structure
pnb structure
Common Name pnb
CAS Number 92-93-3 Molecular Weight 199.205
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 340.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H9NO2 Melting Point 114 °C
MSDS N/A Flash Point 162.1±12.1 °C

Summary: 4-Nitrobiphenyl (CAS: 92-93-3), with molecular formula C12H9NO2 and molecular weight 199.205, is a white to yellow needle-like crystalline solid with a sweet taste. Melting point: 114°C, boiling point: 340.0±11.0°C, density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-Nitrobiphenyl
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 340.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 114 °C
Molecular Formula C12H9NO2
Molecular Weight 199.205
Flash Point 162.1±12.1 °C
Exact Mass 199.063324
PSA 45.82000
LogP 3.59
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.605
InChIKey BAJQRLZAPXASRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=[N+]([O-])c1ccc(-c2ccccc2)cc1
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility insoluble

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
DV5600000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Biphenyl, 4-nitro-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
92-93-3
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
49
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C12-H9-N-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
199.22
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
WNR DR

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2230 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - coma Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
347 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
1970 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - coma Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
7000 mg/kg/2Y-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
7000 mg/kg/3Y-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Mammal - dog
REFERENCE :
EVHPAZ EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) No.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 49,125,1983 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-Suspected human carcinogen (skin) DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 IARC Cancer Review:Human No Adequate Data IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,113,1974 IARC Cancer Review:Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,113,1974 IARC Cancer Review:Group 3 IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,56,1987 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW ADCSAJ Advances in Chemistry Series. (American Chemical Soc., Distribution Office Dept. 223, POB 57136, West End Stn., Washington, DC 20037) No.1- 1950- Volume(issue)/page/year: 13,271,1970 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** MSHA STANDARD:HUMAN CARCINOGEN DTLWS* "Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values for Substances in Workroom Air," Supplements. For publisher information, see 85INA8. Volume(issue)/page/year: 3,24,1973 OSHA PEL (Construc):see CFR 29,1926.1103 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA-cancer suspect agent CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1910.1003,1987 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-AUSTRALIA;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-BELGIUM;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-FINLAND;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-GERMANY;Skin;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-SWEDEN;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND;Skin;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVEL (REL) : NIOSH REL TO 4-NITROBIPHENYL-air:CA use 29 CFR 1910.1003 REFERENCE : NIOSH* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Reports and Memoranda. Volume(issue)/page/year: DHHS #92-100,1992

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes T,N
Risk Phrases R45
Safety Phrases S53-S45-S61
RIDADR 2811
RTECS DV5600000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)
HS Code 2904209020

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2904209020
Summary 2904209020 4-nitro-1,1'-biphenyl。supervision conditions:x(environment control release notice for poisonous chemicals)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

pnb
EINECS 202-204-7
4-Nitrobiphenyl
4-nitrolbiphenyl
MFCD00007342
1-nitro-4-phenylbenzene

 pnb | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Melting point of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is 114 °C.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Molecular weight of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is 199.205.
Q: What is the LogP of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: LogP of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is 3.59.
Q: What is the English name of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: The English name of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is 4-Nitrobiphenyl.
Q: What English synonyms does 4-Nitrobiphenyl have?
A: English synonyms of 4-Nitrobiphenyl: pnb, EINECS 202-204-7, 4-Nitrobiphenyl, 4-nitrolbiphenyl, MFCD00007342, 1-nitro-4-phenylbenzene.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is 45.82000.
Q: What is the safety information for 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Safety information for 4-Nitrobiphenyl: S53-S45-S61.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: SMILES notation of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is O=[N+]([O-])c1ccc(-c2ccccc2)cc1.
Q: How is the water solubility of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Water solubility of 4-Nitrobiphenyl: insoluble.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-Nitrobiphenyl?
A: Molecular formula of 4-Nitrobiphenyl is C12H9NO2.

 pnbfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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