Benzene,1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5-nitro- cas no:879-39-0

NameBenzene,1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5-nitro-
CAS879-39-0
Synonyms1,2,3,4-Tetrachloro-5-nitrobenzene;1-Nitro-2,3,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene; 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloro-1-nitrobenzene; NSC5577; NSC 57752
EINECS(EC#)212-906-5
Molecular FormulaC6H Cl4 N O2
Molecular Weight260.89

AppearancePale yellow to green crystalline solid.
refractive index1.62
storage tempStore in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Hazard Xn: Harmful;
Risk R20/21/22
Safety

Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and NO_x. See also NITRO COMPOUNDS of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 20/21/22-36/37/38
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RTECS DB9625000

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :

DB9625000

CHEMICAL NAME :

Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5-nitro-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :

879-39-0

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :

2273256

LAST UPDATED :

199612

DATA ITEMS CITED :

1

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C6-H-Cl4-N-O2

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

260.88

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

WNR BG CG DG EG

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

576 mg/kg/12W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

REFERENCE :

CNREA8 Cancer Research. (Public Ledger Building, Suit 816, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106) V.1- 1941- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,12,1966