3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride

Synonym(s):3-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene

CAS NO.：98-46-4
Empirical Formula: C7H4F3NO2
Molecular Weight: 191.11
MDL number: MFCD00007260
EINECS: 202-670-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-04 15:01:16

What is 3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride?

Chemical properties

Clear yellow liquid

General Description

Pale oily liquid. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A halogenated aromatic nitro compound. Aromatic nitro compounds range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. The aromatic nitro compounds may explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. The explosive tendencies of aromatic nitro compounds are increased by the presence of multiple nitro groups.

Hazard

Toxic material

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Toxic, also emits highly toxic fumes of NOx and fluorides when heated to decomposition.

Fire Hazard

3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is combustible.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Fand NOx. See also FLUORIDES and NITRO COMPOUNDS OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

Properties of 3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride

Melting point:	-5 °C
Boiling point:	200-205 °C(lit.)
Density	1.436 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.472(lit.)
Flash point:	190 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Yellow to Green
Water Solubility	0.4 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN	2051362
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	98-46-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-(98-46-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride (98-46-4)

Safety information for 3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.