General Description
Yellow to brown liquid. Unstable at room temperatures; requires refrigeration when not in use.
Reactivity Profile
M-NITROBENZOYL CHLORIDE(121-90-4) is incompatible with bases (including amines), with strong oxidizing agents, and with alcohols. May react with reducing agents. May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291].
Air & Water Reactions
May be unstable to prolonged exposure to air. Decomposes in water and alcohol. .
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This chemical is unstable at room temperature or when exposed to sources of ignition. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes. It will react with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible.
Chemical Properties
BROWN LOW MELTING SOLID