Substance profile
Dinex
Dinex is a crystalline solid.
01 · Identification
What Dinex is
Dinex is a crystalline solid. It melts at 107 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Dinex
- dinex (ISO)
- 2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
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 |
|---|---|
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dinex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 107.22 °C (225 °F) | CAMEO | |
| 107 °C (224.6 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Solubility | SOL IN WATER, ALCOHOL, CRYSTALS SOL IN WATER, ALCOHOL. | HSDB | |
| 2.5-6% in petroleum oils; sol in benzene, dimethylformamide; very slightly sol in water | HSDB | ||
| Highly water soluble as alkali salts. | HSDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 4e-8 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Dinex
Incompatible materials
Can react with oxidizers.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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