Chemical Properties
yellow solid
Uses
1,3,5-Trichloro-2-nitrobenzene is a building block for organic synthesis.
General Description
Needles in alcohol or light beige crystals.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,4,6-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE is incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Absorption of a similar chemical into the body leads to formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 2,4,6-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE are not available; however, 2,4,6-TRICHLORONITROBENZENE is probably combustible.