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CAS Number: 98-95-3
Sum Formula: C6H5NO2
Molar Mass: 123.1 g/mol
German Synonyms: Nitrobenzen | Mononitrobenzol | Nitrobenzol
English Synonyms: Nitrobenzene
EC Index Number: 609-003-00-7
EC Number: 202-716-0
Temperature Class: T1
Explosion Group: IIB
Structural Formula Nitrobenzene

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GHS Hazard and Category:
  • Carc. 2: carcinogenicity, category 2
  • Repr. 2: toxic to reproduction, category 2
  • Acute Tox. 3: acute oral toxicity, category 3
  • Acute Tox. 3: acute dermal toxicity, category 3
  • Acute Tox. 3: acute toxicity by inhalation, category 3
  • STOT RE 1: specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, category 1
  • Aquatic Chronic 2: long-term hazards hazards to the aquatic environment, category 2
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GHS Signal Word: Danger
GHS Hazard Statement:
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer .
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child .
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure .
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Antoine parameters
1 1952 Dreisbach, R.R. 7.46627 Torr UTI: 139-1059-16080/0-39
UTI: 139-1059-16080/0-39;
Line no Upper temperature limit of Antoine equation Lower temperature limit of Antoine equation Antoine constant C Antoine constant B Antoine constant A
  • recommended value
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • defined value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
1 < 324 °C > 205 °C 230 °C 2022.187 °C 7.46627 Torr
Bibliographic data
Author Dreisbach, R.R.
Year 1952
Title Pressure-Volume-Temperature Relationship of Organic Compounds
Publisher Handbook Publishers, Inc.
Publisher City Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Language ENGL
Boiling point
1 1941 Berger, H. 1013.25 hPa 211 °C UTI: 15-1059-16068/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16068/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 211 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 1013.25 hPa 211 °C UTI: 1-1059-16058/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16058/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 211 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1951 Oehley, E. 1013.25 hPa 210.9 °C UTI: 13-1059-16064/0-39
UTI: 13-1059-16064/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 210.9 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Stoffdaten
Author Oehley, E.
Year 1951
Publisher Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe
Language GERM
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa 211 °C UTI: 1000-1059-16099/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16099/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 211 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Density
1 1940 Nauck 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 1.203 g/cm3 UTI: 17-1059-16073/0-39
UTI: 17-1059-16073/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 1.203 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Flüssigkeiten und Einstufung
Author Nauck
Year 1940
Publisher I.G. Farben, Wolfen Filmfabrik, T IV Betriebskontrolle
Language GERM
2 1941 Berger, H. 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 1.2 g/cm3 UTI: 15-1059-16069/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16069/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 1.2 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
3 1950 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 1.2 g/cm3 UTI: 1-1059-16059/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16059/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 1.2 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
4 1951 Oehley, E. 1.2 g/cm3 ... 1.223 g/cm3 UTI: 13-1059-16065/0-39
UTI: 13-1059-16065/0-39;
Line no Density
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
1 1.2 g/cm3 ... 1.223 g/cm3
Bibliographic data
Title Stoffdaten
Author Oehley, E.
Year 1951
Publisher Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe
Language GERM
5 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 1.2 g/cm3 UTI: 1000-1059-16100/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16100/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 1.2 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Melting point
1 1941 Berger, H. 6 °C UTI: 15-1059-16067/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16067/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 6 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 6 °C UTI: 1-1059-16057/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16057/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 6 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1951 Oehley, E. 5.7 °C UTI: 13-1059-16063/0-39
UTI: 13-1059-16063/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 5.7 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Stoffdaten
Author Oehley, E.
Year 1951
Publisher Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe
Language GERM
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa 6 °C UTI: 1000-1059-16103/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16103/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
1 6 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Relative gas density
1 1941 Berger, H. 4.25 UTI: 15-1059-16070/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16070/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 4.25
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 4.25 UTI: 1-1059-16060/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16060/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 4.25
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 4.25 UTI: 1000-1059-16101/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16101/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 4.25
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Solubility in water
1 2009 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 20 °C 1.9 g/l UTI: 228-1059-16096/0-39
UTI: 228-1059-16096/0-39;
Line no Solubility in water Temperature
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
  • property of pure substance
1 1.9 g/l 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 2009
Title Wasserlöslichkeit
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43
Language GERM
  • The oxidizing agent is air with an oxygen content of 20.95 % by volume. In the data base it is usually not specified as mixture component. Exceptions are highlighted.
  • Pressure values are absolute, not gauge pressures.
  • Impurities can strongly influence characteristic safety data, particulary if the properties of the impurity considerably deviate from the respective properties of the pure substance.
  • Safety characteristics are only displayed if evaluated data are available.
  • Values can be cited by using the UTI number of the table (Uniform Table Identifier).
  • Color Codes:         recommended value             no recommendation               do not use value

Autoignition Temperature
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 480 °C UTI: 1000-1059-16102/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16102/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • recommended value
  • according to german standard
  • property of pure substance
1 480 °C [A]
[A] DIN 51794: Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature; measurements are technically identical to those of ISO/IEC 80079-20-1 but results are treated differently.
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
2 1941 Berger, H. 495 °C UTI: 15-1059-16072/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16072/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 495 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
3 1945 Nuckolls, A.H. 482 °C ... 510 °C UTI: 25-1059-16076/0-39
UTI: 25-1059-16076/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 482 °C ... 510 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Classification of the Hazards of Liquids
Author Nuckolls, A.H.
Year 1945
Publisher Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Publisher City Chicago
Language ENGL
4 1948 Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E. 482 °C UTI: 26-1059-16077/0-39
UTI: 26-1059-16077/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 482 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Determination of Ignition Temperatures of Combustible Liquids and Gases
Author Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E.
Year 1948
Journal Title Anal. Chem.
Volume 20
Issue 3
Pages 238-241
Publisher Anal. Chem.
Language ENGL
5 1950 496 °C UTI: 1-1059-16062/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16062/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 496 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
6 1975 Yagyu, S. 490 °C UTI: 179-1059-16081/0-39
UTI: 179-1059-16081/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • experimental
  • international standard method
  • property of pure substance
1 490 °C [A]
[A] IEC 79-4: Method of Test for Ignition Temperature, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive G; Replaced by IEC-60079-20-1 in 1975
Bibliographic data
Title Data for Ignition Temperature(1st and 2nd)
Author Yagyu, S.
Year 1975
Publisher RIIS
Language JAPN
Flash point
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 88 °C UTI: 1000-1059-16097/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16097/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • recommended value
  • experimental
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 88 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
2 1940 Nauck 67 °C UTI: 17-1059-16074/0-39
UTI: 17-1059-16074/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • property of pure substance
1 67 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Flüssigkeiten und Einstufung
Author Nauck
Year 1940
Publisher I.G. Farben, Wolfen Filmfabrik, T IV Betriebskontrolle
Language GERM
3 1941 Berger, H. 88 °C UTI: 15-1059-16071/0-39
UTI: 15-1059-16071/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 88 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
4 1945 Nuckolls, A.H. 92 °C UTI: 25-1059-16075/0-39
UTI: 25-1059-16075/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 92 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Classification of the Hazards of Liquids
Author Nuckolls, A.H.
Year 1945
Publisher Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Publisher City Chicago
Language ENGL
5 1950 88 °C UTI: 1-1059-16061/0-39
UTI: 1-1059-16061/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 88 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
6 1951 Oehley, E. 88 °C UTI: 13-1059-16066/0-39
UTI: 13-1059-16066/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • property of pure substance
1 88 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Stoffdaten
Author Oehley, E.
Year 1951
Publisher Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe
Language GERM
Lower explosion limit
1 1991 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 1.4 Vol% ± 10 % UTI: 4801-1059-16107/0-39
UTI: 4801-1059-16107/0-39;
Line no Lower explosion limit
  • recommended value
  • estimated
  • property of pure substance
1 1.4 Vol% ± 10 % [1]
2 72 g/m3 ± 10 % [1] ⚠
[1] estimated at T=lower explosion point
⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 1991
Title Empfohlene Sicherheitstechnische Kenngrößen
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-AG 3.41/3.71
Language GERM
2 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1.8 Vol% ± 10 % UTI: 1000-1059-16104/0-39
UTI: 1000-1059-16104/0-39;
Line no Lower explosion limit
  • do not use
  • property of pure substance
1 1.8 Vol% ± 10 %
2 90 g/m3 ± 10 % ⚠
⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Lower explosion point
1 1986 Yagyu, S. 83 °C UTI: 200-1059-16082/0-39
UTI: 200-1059-16082/0-39;
Line no Lower explosion point
  • recommended value
  • experimental
  • property of pure substance
1 83 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Diagrams Related to Flashing Temperatures and Flammability Limits
Author Yagyu, S.
Year 1986
Journal Title Safety Document of the Research Institute of Indus
Volume 25
Publisher RIIS
Language JAPN
Maximum experimental safe gap
1 1991 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 0.86 mm UTI: 4801-1059-16106/0-39
UTI: 4801-1059-16106/0-39;
Line no Maximum experimental safe gap
  • recommended value
  • experimental
  • property of pure substance
1 0.86 mm [1]
[1] °C ured at 127 °C (SMRE)
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 1991
Title Empfohlene Sicherheitstechnische Kenngrößen
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-AG 3.41/3.71
Language GERM
Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air
1 2005 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 3.2 Mol% UTI: 220-1059-16095/0-39
UTI: 220-1059-16095/0-39;
Line no Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air
  • recommended value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.2 Mol%
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 2005
Title Berechnete molare stöchiometrische Brenngasanteile in Luft (c_stoech)
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43
Language GERM

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