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C6H4N2O5
184.11 g/mol
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2,4-dinitrophenol

CAS51-28-5EC200-087-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for dyes and preservatives

2,4-Dinitrophenol is an industrial chemical used primarily as an intermediate in the production of dyes and wood preservatives. It is also known for its historical use as a diet pill, which was discontinued due to safety concerns.

chemical intermediate for dyeswood preservativebiocide in metal-working fluids

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Referencestereoisomer of

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research compound

Safety Reference

Explosive
Explosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H300Fatal if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard
H301Toxic if swallowed
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2,4-dinitrophenol

InChIKey

UFBJCMHMOXMLKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])O

Synonyms (57)
  • DNF
  • 1'alpha-2,4-Dinitrophenol
  • 1,3-DINITRO-4-HYDROXYBENZENE
  • 1-Hydroxy-2,4-dinitrobenzene
  • 2,4-Dinitrofenol
  • 2,4-Dinitrofenol [Dutch]
  • 2,4-Dinitrophenol, wetted
  • 2,4-Dnp
  • 2,4-dinitrophenol
  • Aldifen
  • Camello mosquito coils
  • Chemox
  • Chemox PE
  • DINITROPHENOL
  • DINITROPHENOL [MART.]
  • DINITROPHENOL, WETTED
  • Dinitrofenolo
  • Dinitrofenolo [Italian]
  • Dinofan
  • Fenoxyl
  • Fenoxyl carbon N
  • MP-101 (2,4-DINITROPHENOL)
  • Mitcal
  • Nitro kleenup
  • Nitrophen
  • Nitrophen (VAN)
  • Nitrophene
  • Nitrophene (VAN)
  • Osmoplastic-R
  • Osmotox-Plus
  • Phenol, 2,4-dinitro-
  • Phenol, alpha-dinitro-
  • Solfo Black 2B Supra
  • Solfo Black B
  • Solfo Black BB
  • Solfo Black G
  • Solfo Black SB
  • Tertrosulfur black pb
  • Tertrosulfur pbr
  • Tertrosulphur Black PB
  • Tertrosulphur PBR
  • X 32
  • alpha-Dinitrophenol
  • tatephosphate