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3,4-Dinitrotoluene (CAS 610-39-9)

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Application:
3,4-Dinitrotoluene is a useful standard used in scientific research
CAS Number:
610-39-9
Molecular Weight:
182.13
Molecular Formula:
C7H6N2O4
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3,4-Dinitrotoluene is used in scientific research as a staple reagent for crafting nitroaromatic compounds, nitroalkanes, and nitroheterocycles. It is further utilized as a standard for environmental analysis. It also serves as a model compound for the investigation of the environmental impact of nitroaromatics due to its persistence and presence in industrial waste. It is understood to undergo metabolism, with its byproducts potentially disrupting enzymatic activities, leading to various toxicological outcomes.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

3,4-Dinitrotoluene, 500 mg

sc-232030
500 mg
$275.00