2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene

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2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
Other names
Dinitrochlorobenzene
Chlorodinitrobenzene
2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene
2,4-Dinitrophenyl chloride
4-Chloro-1,3-dinitrobenzene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
AbbreviationsCDNB; DNCB
ChEBI
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EC Number
  • 202-551-4
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H3ClN2O4/c7-5-2-1-4(8(10)11)3-6(5)9(12)13/h1-3H
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  • c1cc(c(cc1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
Properties
C6H3ClN2O4
Molar mass 202.55 g·mol−1
Appearanceyellow crystals
Odor almond-like
Density 1.6867 g/cm3
Melting point 54 °C (129 °F; 327 K)
Boiling point 315 °C (599 °F; 588 K)
Insoluble [1]
Solubility soluble in ether, benzene, CS2
1.5857 (60 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704.svgHealth 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gasFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 4: Readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. E.g. nitroglycerinSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Explosive limits 2–22%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
1.07 g/kg (rat, oral)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) is an organic compound with the chemical formula (O2N)2C6H3Cl. It is a yellow solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is an important intermediate for the industrial production of other compounds. [2]

Contents

DNCB is produced commercially by the nitration of p-nitrochlorobenzene with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. Other methods afford the compound less efficiently include the chlorination of dinitrobenzene, nitration of o-nitrochlorobenzene and the dinitration of chlorobenzene. [3]

Uses

By virtue of the two nitro groups, the chloride is susceptible to nucleophilic substitution. In this way, the compound is a precursor to many other compounds. [4] [5] [6]

Laboratory use

DNCB is used as a substrate in GST enzyme activity assays. [7] The molecule is conjugated to a single molecule of reduced glutathione which then absorbs at 340 nm. Affinity of CDNB for each class of GST varies and so it is not a good measure of activity for some forms (e.g. GSTT and GSTZ).[ citation needed ]

Medical use

DNCB can be used to treat warts with an effective cure rate of 80%. [8] DNCB induces an allergic immune response toward the wart-causing virus. [8]

Safety

DNCB induces a type IV hypersensitivity reaction in almost all people exposed to it, so it is used medically to assess the T cell activity in patients. This is a useful diagnostic test for immunocompromised patients. It can also be used to treat warts. [9]

DNCB can cause contact dermatitis. [10]

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References

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