Benzene,1-methyl-3,5-dinitro- cas no:618-85-9

NameBenzene,1-methyl-3,5-dinitro-
CAS618-85-9
SynonymsToluene,3,5-dinitro- (8CI); 1-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene; 3,5-DNT; 3,5-Dinitrotoluene;5-Methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene; NSC 87348
EINECS(EC#)210-566-2
Molecular FormulaC7H6 N2 O4
Molecular Weight182.15

refractive index1.598

Hazard T
Risk 45-23/24/25-48/22-62-68-52/53
Safety

Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. A moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat. To fight fire, use water, CO₂, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x. See also 2,4-DINITROTOLUENE; EXPLOSIVES, HIGH; and NITRATES. 
Hazard Codes:
T
Risk Statements:
R45:May cause cancer. 
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R48/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. 
R62:Risk of impaired fertility. 
R68:Possible risk of irreversible effects. 
R52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements:
S53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	oral	607mg/kg (607mg/kg)	behavioral: somnolence (general depressed activity)	National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD-A080-146,
rat	LD50	oral	216mg/kg (216mg/kg)	behavioral: somnolence (general depressed activity)	National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD-A080-146,