
Nitrofen, Primarily Used For Reference In Regulatory, Analytical, Or Historical Contexts, As It Is Now Banned In Most Countries.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Nitrofen |
| IUPAC Name | 2,4-dichlorophenyl 4-nitrophenyl Ether |
| CAS Number | 1836-75-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>6</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>NO<sub>3</sub> |
| Molecular Weight | 286.09 G/mol |
| Synonyms | TOK, TOK E-25, Nitrophene, NIP |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow To Light Brown Crystalline Solid |
| Odor | Mild, Phenolic |
| Melting Point | ~89–90 °C |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes Before Boiling |
| Density | ~1.54 G/cm³ |
| Solubility In Water | Very Low (~1 Mg/L At 25°C) |
| Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble In Acetone, Benzene, Alcohols, Chloroform |
| Vapor Pressure | Very Low (~2.5 × 10⁻⁷ Mm Hg At 25°C) |