Substance profile
Tecnazene (ISO)
Tecnazene (ISO) is colorless crystals and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Tecnazene (ISO) is
Tecnazene (ISO) is colorless crystals and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C6HCl4NO2 and its molecular weight is 260.9 g/mol. It boils at 304 °C, melts at 99.5 °C, is soluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Tecnazene (ISO)
- 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3-nitrobenzene
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P261, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301, P312, P313, P330, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Tecnazene (ISO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 304 °C (579.2 °F) | with decomp | HSDB |
| 303.89 °C (579 °F) | at 760 mmHg | CAMEO | |
| Melting point | 99.5 °C (211.1 °F) | HSDB | |
| 99.44 °C (211 °F) | range, midpoint shown | CAMEO | |
| 99 °C (210.2 °F) | HMDB | ||
| Density | 1.744 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| 1.744 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | READILY SOL IN CARBON DISULFIDE | HSDB | |
| Soluble in ethanol, benzene, and chloroform | HSDB | ||
| In ethanol about 40 mg/L (25 °C) | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0018 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Corrosivity | Non corrosive at room temp | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Tecnazene (ISO)
Storage conditions
Store in a refrigerator, or in a cool, dry place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
This compound will behave as a weak oxidizer, and will react with strong reducing agents including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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