Chemical Properties
white to light yellow crystal powder
Uses
2,3,4-Trichloronitrobenzene is a useful synthetic intermediate that is mainly used as the starting material in the synthesis of third generation quinolone antibacterial drugs, such as Lomefloxacin (L469415, HCl) and Ofloxacin (O245750). 2,3,4-Trichloronitrobenzene is also used as the starting material in the synthesis of Aclonifen (A190200); a compound used as a pesticide and herbicide.
General Description
Needles or light yellow fluffy solid.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,3,4-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE is incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 2,3,4-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE are not available. 2,3,4-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx andClí.