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Overview

a yellow crystalline solid that's used to make dyes explosives and other chemicals

Product description

M-dinitrobenzene, also known as 1,3-dinitrobenzene, is a yellow crystalline solid that's used to make dyes, explosives, and other chemicals. It's toxic and can cause reproductive harm. 

Applications

APPLICATION::

  • Dye Intermediate: It's a crucial raw material for the synthesis of various dyes. 
  • Explosive Production: It's involved in the manufacture of explosives, often as a byproduct of making other explosives like TNT. 
  • Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reactant in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including 2′,6′- dinitrobiphenyl-4-ol and 1-nitrodibenzofuran. 
  • Industrial Solvent: Used as a solvent in various industrial processes, potentially including the production of perfumes and drugs. 
  • Analytical Applications: Can be used in analytical techniques like HPLC derivatization for steroid detection. 
  • Other Uses: Some literature mentions its use as a camphor substitute or in the preparation of specific compounds.  

Dosage

Meta-dinitrobenzene (m-DNB), also known as 1,3-dinitrobenzene, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. It's a disubstituted aromatic compound where two nitro groups are attached to the benzene ring in the meta (1,3) positions. It's a yellow solid with a slight odor, sinks in water, and has a melting point of 89.8°C. 

Also known as

Meta Dinitro Benzene 

Notes

PRECAUTION::

Personal Protection:

  • Skin: Wear protective gloves, lab coats, and other appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact. 
  • Eyes: Wear chemical goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye contact. 
  • Inhalation: In case of inadequate ventilation, wear a dust respirator or other appropriate respiratory protection. 
  • Respiratory: Consider using a self-contained breathing apparatus in case of a large spill. 

Handling:

  • Avoid contact: Do not get m-dinitrobenzene in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 
  • Ventilation: Provide good ventilation to prevent the formation of vapors. 
  • Dust: Avoid the formation of dust and aerosols. 

Storage:

  • Cool and Dry: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. 
  • Container: Keep the container tightly closed. 
  • Separation: Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room. 

Hygiene:

  • Wash hands: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking. 
  • Remove clothing: Remove contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 

Spills:

  • Isolate: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions. 
  • Personal Protection: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing for spills. 
  • Clean up: Refer to spill guidelines provided by the chemical supplier or relevant authorities. 

Emergency:

  • Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 
  • Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. 
  • Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water and soap. 
  • Swallowing: Call a poison center immediately. 

Where we supply

Oman. Stocked at our warehouse in Barka, South Al Batinah, and supplied to Muscat, Ruwi, Mutrah, Seeb, Rusayl, Barka, Sohar, Shinas, Saham, Buraimi, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Salalah, Duqm, Khasab and every other governorate.

Ports and free zones. Port Sultan Qaboos (Mutrah), Mina Al Fahal, Sohar Port and Freezone, Port of Salalah and Salalah Free Zone, Port of Duqm and the Duqm Special Economic Zone, Port of Sur, Khasab Port and Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Industrial areas. Rusayl, Sohar, Barka (Sanaya), Raysut (Salalah), Nizwa, Sur, Buraimi and Duqm industrial estates, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and oil and gas sites across Oman.

Beyond Oman. We have branches in the UAE (including Fujairah) and in India (Kandla, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai), and we also supply to South Africa.

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