4-Chloro-1,3-Dinitrobenzene
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
772974 |
Chemical Formula | C6H3ClN2O4 |
Molar Mass | 202.55 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow to orange - red solid |
Odor | Characteristic, pungent |
Density | 1.696 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 48 - 51 °C |
Boiling Point | 315 - 317 °C |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in many organic solvents like ethanol, benzene |
Flash Point | 174.6 °C |
Hazardous Nature | Toxic, irritant, may cause explosion under certain conditions |
As an accredited 4-Chloro-1,3-Dinitrobenzene factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
Packing | 100g of 4 - chloro - 1,3 - dinitrobenzene packaged in a sealed, chemical - resistant bottle. |
Storage | 4 - chloro - 1,3 - dinitrobenzene should be stored in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area. Keep it away from heat, flames, and oxidizing agents. Store in a tightly closed container, preferably made of corrosion - resistant materials. Segregate from incompatible substances like reducing agents. Label the storage clearly to prevent misusage. |
Shipping | 4 - chloro - 1,3 - dinitrobenzene is a hazardous chemical. Shipping must comply with strict regulations. It should be properly packaged in suitable containers, labeled clearly, and transported by carriers authorized for such dangerous goods. |
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In industry, it is often used as a raw material for the synthesis of many important organic compounds. First, it can be used to prepare specific dyes. Due to its special structure, it can be converted into dye components with specific colors and properties through a series of chemical reactions. It is used in textile and other industries to make fabrics brilliant. Second, it also contributes to the field of pharmaceutical synthesis. Through ingenious reaction paths, it can become a key intermediate for the synthesis of certain drug molecules, helping to create new drugs and contributing to human health.
In scientific research, 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene is also an important research object. Because it contains active groups such as chlorine atoms and nitro groups, it can be used to explore the mechanism of various organic reactions. By studying the reactions in which it participates, chemists can gain insight into the fracture and formation of chemical bonds during the reaction process, and then provide an empirical basis for the development of organic chemistry theory and promote the progress of organic synthesis methodologies. Furthermore, in the field of materials science, it can be modified and modified, and new materials with unique properties, such as special adsorption materials and electronic materials, can be developed to meet the special needs of different fields for material properties.
If it enters the water body, the aquatic ecology will bear the brunt. Aquatic organisms such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish are exposed to this substance, which may cause physiological disorders. Larvae are particularly fragile, or cause developmental deformities, and the population will decline as a result. And this substance is difficult to purify in water, and it remains in the water for a long time, deteriorating the water quality, affecting the safety of surrounding water use, and causing great harm to human and animal drinking water.
If this substance is contained in the soil, it will also become a serious problem. It may inhibit the absorption of nutrients and water by the root system of crops, hinder the growth of crops, and reduce the yield and quality. The soil microbial community is also disturbed, the soil ecological balance is destroyed, resulting in the gradual loss of soil fertility.
In the atmospheric environment, 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene evaporates, and when inhaled by humans, it damages the respiratory system, causes cough, asthma, and even causes more serious lung diseases. Long-term exposure may also damage the nervous system and immune system, endangering human health.
Furthermore, this substance may be enriched through the food chain. After ingestion by lower organisms, it gradually accumulates in the body. When higher organisms prey on it, the concentration of toxins in the body increases, eventually endangering humans at the top of the food chain, causing various health problems. Therefore, this substance should be strictly controlled and used with caution to prevent it from entering the environment, so as to protect the ecology and human well-being.
Looking at its properties, at room temperature, it is mostly a pale yellow needle-like crystal, which is clearly recognizable. Its odor is irritating, and its special taste can be detected by smelling, which is caused by its unique chemical structure.
The melting point is between 32 ° C and 34 ° C. Such a melting point makes it prone to changes in state under specific temperature conditions. The boiling point is about 315 ° C. A higher boiling point indicates that more energy needs to be supplied to convert it from liquid to gas.
As for solubility, 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene is slightly soluble in water. Water is the source of all things, but the degree of solubility of this compound in water is limited, due to the weak interaction between its molecular structure and water molecules. However, it is soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, acetone, etc. The characteristics of organic solvents make it possible to form a suitable interaction with 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene molecules, so it is soluble.
In addition, the density of 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene is also one of its important physical properties. Its density is greater than that of water. If it is placed in water, it will sink to the bottom of the water, which is due to the difference in density.
In summary, the physical properties of 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene, including its morphology, odor, melting point, solubility and density, are determined by its molecular structure, and all properties are related, which are of great significance in chemical research and practical applications.
First, the nucleophilic substitution reaction is quite strong. Because of the dinitro group attached to the benzene ring, these two are strong electron-absorbing groups, which greatly reduce the electron cloud density of the benzene ring and greatly increase the activity of chlorine atoms. When encountering nucleophilic reagents, such as hydroxide ions, alkoxide ions, etc., chlorine atoms are easily replaced. If a sodium hydroxide solution is co-heated with it, the chlorine atom can be replaced by a hydroxyl group to produce 4-hydroxy-1,3-dinitrobenzene. This reaction mechanism is that the nucleophilic reagent attacks the carbon atoms connected to chlorine on the benzene ring, transitions through the intermediate, and then the chlorine atoms leave.
Second, it is oxidizing. The presence of dinitro groups makes the compound can be used as a weak oxidizing agent under certain conditions. In case of suitable reducing agents, the nitro group can be reduced to amino groups or other low-priced nitrogen compounds. If iron and hydrochloric acid are used as reducing agents, the nitro group can be gradually reduced to amino groups to obtain 4-chloro-1,3-diaminobenzene.
Third, the aromaticity still exists. Although the modification of chlorine and dinitro groups, the conjugate system of benzene ring has not been greatly damaged, so it still has the commonality of aromatic compounds, such as electrophilic substitution reaction. However, due to the electron-absorbing effect of nitro groups, the reactivity is lower than that of benzene, and new substituents are mostly introduced into the nitro interposition.
Fourth, the stability is poor. Because nitro is a high-energy group, the compound may be at risk of decomposition when heated, vibrated or encountered by specific substances, or even cause explosion. Therefore, when storing and using, special attention must be paid to safety, avoiding high temperature, impact and contact with reactive objects.
In summary, 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene has a unique structure and chemical properties such as nucleophilic substitution and oxidation. Due to the nitro group, stability is a key consideration. It should be used with caution in the fields of chemical industry and scientific research.
The method is to take m-dinitrobenzene first, place it in a suitable reactor, and dissolve it with a specific solvent to form a uniform liquid phase. The solvent used needs to be selected, which does not chemically react with the reactants and the products, and has good solubility to m-dinitrobenzene, such as some halogenated hydrocarbons.
Second, introduce a chlorine source. For chlorine sources, chlorine gas is commonly used. Chlorine gas is used in the above solution, but this process requires careful control of the reaction conditions. The temperature has a great influence on the rate of reaction and the selectivity of the product. Usually, the reaction temperature should be maintained within a certain range. If it is too high, side reactions will occur, and if it is too low, the reaction will be slow and inefficient. Generally speaking, the reaction temperature can range from several degrees Celsius to tens of degrees Celsius, depending on the specific reaction system and the catalyst used.
In addition, the addition of catalysts is also key. Such as iron powder and ferric chloride can be used as catalysts. The function of the catalyst can promote the progress of the reaction, reduce the activation energy of the reaction, and make it easier for chlorine atoms to replace hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring to generate 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene. After the
reaction is completed, the product is often mixed with unreacted raw materials, by-products, etc. Therefore, it needs to be separated and purified by a suitable method. It can be first distilled to remove the low boiling point solvent and some impurities. Then, by recrystallization, the product is precipitated from a suitable solvent to obtain pure 4-chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene. The solvent used for recrystallization needs to be selected according to the solubility characteristics of the product, so that the product has high solubility at high temperature and low solubility at low temperature, so that it can be effectively separated and purified.

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