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Empirical formula: C6H5NO2
a: 3.801 Å
b: 11.615 Å
c: 12.984 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 94.98 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 571.06 Å3
Space group: P21/c
Calculated density: 1.432 g/cm3
Z: 4
Temperature: -170.0 °C
Formula weight: 123.111 g/mole
R(F): 0.0220
CSD refcode: NITRBE01
Short description: Nitrobenzene is the simplest aromatic nitro compound.
Keyword: perfume
Keyword: paint solvents
Keyword: aromatic
Common name: Nitrobenzol
Common name: Mirbane oil
IUPAC name: Nitrobenzene
Layman's explanation: Nitrobenzene, a product of coal tar, was first isolated in 1834 by E. Mitscherlich. The compound is found in shoe and floor polish, paint solvents, and leather dressings. It has been used to mask repulsive odors and as a component of perfume production. Commercially it is used for the preparation of aniline and of benzidine.
Citation of a publication: R.Boese, D.Blaser, M.Nussbaumer, T.M.Krygowski; Struct.Chem., 3, (1992), 363
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
Repository Files:
50756.cif 50756.crt 50756.gif 50756.GIF 50756.ort
50756.pdb 50756.sdt

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