3,5-Dinitrobenzoic acid
Agent Name
3,5-Dinitrobenzoic acid
CAS Number
99-34-3
Formula
C7-H4-N2-O6
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Carboxy-1,5-dinitrobenzene; Dinitrobenzoic acid; DNBA; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrobenzoic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Light yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to identify alcohols and alkyl halides and in chromatographic determination of essential oil constituents; [Merck Index] Used as an intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "3-Nitrobenzoic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.41E-06 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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