CAS 70-34-8 · 2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene: direct from source to Europe

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene (DNFB, CAS 70-34-8), known as Sanger's reagent, is a highly electrophilic aromatic used to label amino groups in peptide and protein chemistry and as a reactive building block in synthesis. Supplied in small and bulk packs with full documentation.

  • COA, SDS & TDS with every batch
  • REACH status confirmed before quote
  • Samples available for qualification
Purityup to 99.0%+GC purity, premium grade
Lead time3 – 6 weeksOrigin to European port
FormLow-melting solid25 kg bags to bulk
Response1 business dayQuotation after receiving your spec
Product identification

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene: names, synonyms and identifiers

Buyers search for this material under several names. Whichever one appears on your specification, purchase order or REACH dossier, it is the same compound: 2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene, CAS 70-34-8.

  • Confirmed CAS number on every COA
  • Premium grade with GC purity 99.0%+ available
  • TDS and SDS supplied with every shipment
Common name
2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene
Synonyms
1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene · DNFB · FDNB · Sanger's reagent
CAS number
70-34-8
Formula / MW
C6H3FN2O4  /  186.10 g/mol
Chemical family
Dinitrofluorobenzene
HS code
2904 (halogenated nitro derivatives). Confirm the full code with your broker.

⚠ Not the same as 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (97-00-7). Always match CAS 70-34-8.

Technical data

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene physical and chemical properties

Key parameters for process engineering, safety planning and storage design. Values are typical; always verify against the current TDS for your lot.

Appearance
Yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Melting point
25–27 °C
Typical value
Boiling point
As per TDS
Supplied with each order
Molecular weight
186.10
g/mol
Molecular formula
C6H3FN2O4
Dinitrofluorobenzene
Solubility
Low in water
Soluble in common organic solvents
Physical form
Low-melting solid
At room temperature
Storage
Cool & dry
Closed container, away from light
Quality & specification

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene grade specifications: standard vs premium

Two grades are offered so your process chemist or quality team can pick what suits downstream requirements. COA parameters are confirmed before every shipment.

Parameter
Standard grade
Premium grade
Test method / note
GC purity
≥ 98.0%
≥ 99.0%
GC area %
Water content (KF)
≤ 0.2%
≤ 0.1%
Karl Fischer titration
Total impurities
≤ 1.8%
≤ 0.9%
By GC; individual limits on request
Isomer identity
Confirmed
Confirmed
GC or GC-MS
Appearance
Yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Visual check

All values are specification limits, not guaranteed minima. Actual COA figures for your lot are provided before dispatch. Non-standard specifications are available on enquiry.

Applications

Where 2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene is used

Typical end uses and synthesis routes for European manufacturers, toll processors and laboratories.

Amino acid and peptide labelling

Sanger's reagent for N-terminal derivatisation and analysis.

Derivatisation reagent

Forms stable dinitrophenyl derivatives of amines and phenols.

Nucleophilic aromatic substitution

Extremely activated fluorine for mild coupling reactions.

Dyes and specialty synthesis

Intermediate for dinitrophenyl-functional compounds.

Packaging & logistics

Packed to your site, documented for customs

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene is handled as a dangerous good. Every shipment leaves with UN-approved packaging, CLP labelling and the full document set for European import.

Bags

25 kg bags

UN-approved bags or lined fibre packs on pallets, suitable for FCL and LCL.

25 kg net
Drums

200 kg drums

UN-approved steel or fibre drums for higher volume users.

200 kg net
Bulk

Jumbo bags / heated bulk

Bulk bags, or heated bulk supply on request for suitable receiving sites.

On request
Document set included: Bill of lading · Commercial invoice · Packing list · Certificate of analysis (COA) · Safety data sheet (SDS) · Dangerous goods declaration (IMDG/ADR) · Certificate of origin · Other certificates on request
Common questions

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene: frequently asked questions

Quick answers for European buyers. For anything else, email source@cheloragroup.com.

It is also sold as 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, DNFB, FDNB, Sanger's reagent. All refer to CAS 70-34-8. Confirm the CAS number with any supplier before ordering.

Price depends on grade, volume, packing, Incoterm and destination port, and moves with raw material markets. Send us your requirement and we will quote in EUR or USD with a landed-cost breakdown, usually within one business day.

2,4-Dinitro Fluoro Benzene is a highly electrophilic aromatic used to label amino groups in peptide and protein chemistry and as a reactive building block in synthesis.

Standard grade offers 98.0% minimum GC purity. Premium grade offers 99.0% minimum, lower water content and inert-gas blanketed packaging. Premium is recommended for multi-step routes with tight impurity control.

Frederick Sanger used it to label the N-terminal amino group of insulin, a step in the first protein sequencing work.

DNFB is a strong skin sensitiser and toxic. It needs closed handling, suitable PPE and the controls set out in the current SDS. Ask us for the SDS before ordering.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place away from bases, amines and moisture, per SDS. Use within the shelf life stated on the COA and TDS.

It is treated as a dangerous good (class and UN number per SDS; always confirm on the current SDS). We pack it in UN-approved containers, apply CLP labels and ship through licensed forwarders under IMDG for sea and ADR for European road.

Yes. Laboratory and pilot samples are supplied with a COA and SDS so your team can qualify the grade. Mention sample needs in your enquiry.

REACH status is confirmed before we quote. We advise on importer-of-record arrangements and whether the substance is registered for your use. Send your use descriptor and we will confirm.

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  • Samples to full containers
  • COA, SDS and DG documents included as standard
  • Quote in EUR or USD, your choice of Incoterm