2,5-Dichlornitrobenzen

CAS Number
89-61-2
EC Number
201-923-3

What is 2,5-Dichlornitrobenzen?

2,5-Dichloronitrobenzene (CAS 89-61-2), also known as 1,4-dichloro-2-nitrobenzene and Nitro-p-dichlorobenzene, is an aromatic halogenated intermediate used in the synthesis of dyes, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical compounds.

Where is 2,5-Dichlornitrobenzen used?

  • Agrochemical manufacturing: precursor to herbicides and fungicides
  • Pharmaceuticals: building active ingredient frameworks with a dichlorophenyl or aminochlorophenyl core
  • Dyes and pigments: azo and sulfur dye intermediates for textile and printing ink formulations
  • Synthesis of chlorinated aniline derivatives
  • Polymerization initiation
  • Selective chlorine displacement or nitro group reduction drives downstream chemistry.

Commercial specifications

  • Purity typically 98% to 99%+ depending on the intended synthesis application
  • Packaging in drum and bulk quantities

Other Names (Synonyms)

Nitro-p-dichlorobenzene|Dcnb (2,5-dichloronitrobenzene)|1,4-dichloro-2-nitrobenzene|2,5-dichloronitrobenzene

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How is 2,5-Dichlornitrobenzen classified and handled safely? Learn More

Danger
GHS08· Health Hazard GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard

Hazard Statements

H350 May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
H302 Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
H351 Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
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