602-87-9

Yellow powder.

Aromatic nitro compounds, such as 5-NITROACENAPHTHENE(602-87-9), range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. The aromatic nitro compounds may explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. The explosive tendencies of aromatic nitro compounds are increased by the presence of multiple nitro groups.

Insoluble in water.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: There is clear evidence that this compound is an animal carcinogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.

Used in organic synthesis.

Flash point data for this chemical are not available. 5-NITROACENAPHTHENE is probably combustible.

Skin Contact: Flood all areas of body that have contacted the substance with water. Don’t wait to remove contaminated clothing; do it under the water stream. Use soap to help assure removal. Isolate contaminated clothing when removed to prevent contact by others. Eye Contact: Remove any contact lenses at once. Flush eyes well with copious quantities of water or normal saline for at least 20 30 minutes. Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Leave contaminated area immediately; breathe fresh air. Proper respiratory protection must be supplied to any rescuers. If coughing, difficult breathing or any other symptoms develop, seek medical attention at once, even if symptoms develop many hours after exposure. Ingestion: If convulsions are not present, give a glass or two of water or milk to dilute the substance. Assure that the person’s airway is unobstructed and contact a hospital or poison center immediately for advice on whether or not to induce vomiting.

UN2811 Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

5-Nitroacenaphthene is an aromatic hydrocarbon (nitro compound). It may be flammable or explosive. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides; alkalis may increases the thermal sensitivity of this chemical.

5-Nitroacenaphthene is a yellow crystalline solid.

yellow powder

Careful incineration in an incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubbers.

5-Nitroacenaphthene is a derivative of acenaphthene, a polycyclic hydrocarbon that has potential to act as polyploidizing agents in plants.

ChEBI: 5-Nitroacenaphthene is a nitronaphthalene.