2,3-Dinitrotoluene

Ref. 3D-FD166132

Product Information

• Name: 2,3-Dinitrotoluene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,3-Dinitrotoluene (2,3-DT) is a glycol ether that is used as an industrial solvent and intermediate. It is genotoxic and has been shown to cause renal cell cancer in rodents. 2,3-DT has been shown to be genotoxic when tested with the Ames Salmonella/microsome assay, which detects mutagenicity by measuring the ability of a chemical to induce mutations in bacteria. 2,3-DT also causes DNA breaks and chromosomal aberrations in mammalian cells. This chemical has been shown to be carcinogenic in animal models and may pose a risk for human exposure through inhalation or ingestion.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆N₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%