Substance profile
Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite
Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H24N2O2.
01 · Identification
What Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite is
Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H24N2O2. Its molecular formula is C12H24N2O2 and its molecular weight is 228.33 g/mol.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P301, P304, P312, P330
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 22.78 °C | CAMEO |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Dicyclohexylammonium nitrite
Reactivity
An compound that contains both an oxidizing component (nitrite) and a reducing component (ammonium). If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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