CAS 98-95-3 · Nitro Benzene

Nitro Benzene: direct from source to Europe

Nitro Benzene (CAS 98-95-3) is a bulk aromatic nitro compound and the main raw material for aniline production, which in turn feeds MDI, rubber chemicals, dyes and agrochemicals. Supplied as a liquid in drums, IBCs and ISO tanks with EU dangerous-goods documentation.

  • COA, SDS & TDS with every batch
  • REACH status confirmed before quote
  • Samples available for qualification
Purityup to 99.5%+GC purity, premium grade
Lead time3 – 6 weeksOrigin to European port
FormLiquid200 litre drums to bulk
Response1 business dayQuotation after receiving your spec
Product identification

Nitro 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: Nitro Benzene, CAS 98-95-3.

  • Confirmed CAS number on every COA
  • Premium grade with GC purity 99.5%+ available
  • TDS and SDS supplied with every shipment
Common name
Nitro Benzene
Synonyms
Nitrobenzene · Oil of mirbane · Nitrobenzol
CAS number
98-95-3
Formula / MW
C6H5NO2  /  123.11 g/mol
Chemical family
Nitroaromatic
HS code
2904 (halogenated nitro derivatives, see 2904.20). Confirm the full code with your broker.

⚠ Not the same as nitrotoluenes or dinitrobenzenes. Always match CAS 98-95-3.

Technical data

Nitro 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
Pale yellow oily liquid
Pale yellow oily liquid with almond-like odour
Melting point
5.7 °C
Typical value
Boiling point
As per TDS
Supplied with each order
Molecular weight
123.11
g/mol
Molecular formula
C6H5NO2
Nitroaromatic
Solubility
Low in water
Soluble in common organic solvents
Physical form
Liquid
At room temperature
Storage
Cool & dry
Closed container, away from light
Quality & specification

Nitro 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
≥ 99.0%
≥ 99.5%
GC area %
Water content (KF)
≤ 0.1%
≤ 0.05%
Karl Fischer titration
Total impurities
≤ 0.9%
≤ 0.5%
By GC; individual limits on request
Isomer identity
Confirmed
Confirmed
GC or GC-MS
Appearance
Pale yellow oily liquid with almond-like odour
Pale yellow oily liquid with almond-like odour
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 Nitro Benzene is used

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

Aniline production

Hydrogenation of nitrobenzene is the dominant route to aniline.

Polyurethane chain

Aniline from nitrobenzene is the entry point for MDI and polyurethane.

Rubber chemicals

Feed for antioxidants and vulcanisation accelerators.

Dyes and pharma

Basic building block for many substituted aromatic intermediates.

Specialty solvent

Selective solvent and oxidant in selected industrial processes.

Custom synthesis

Starting material for meta-substituted benzene derivatives.

Packaging & logistics

Packed to your site, documented for customs

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

Drums

200 litre drums

UN-approved drums for FCL and LCL shipments. Net weight depends on density.

200 L nominal
IBCs

1,000 litre IBC totes

Intermediate bulk containers on pallets for bulk-liquid receiving.

1,000 L nominal
ISO tanks

ISO tank containers

For high-volume contract buyers with unloading infrastructure.

Bulk liquid
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

Nitro Benzene: frequently asked questions

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

It is also sold as Nitrobenzene, Oil of mirbane, Nitrobenzol. All refer to CAS 98-95-3. 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.

Nitro Benzene is a bulk aromatic nitro compound and the main raw material for aniline production, which in turn feeds MDI, rubber chemicals, dyes and agrochemicals.

Standard grade offers 99.0% minimum GC purity. Premium grade offers 99.5% minimum, lower water content and inert-gas blanketed packaging. Premium is recommended for multi-step routes with tight impurity control.

It carries serious health hazards and is toxic to aquatic life, so it must be handled under closed-system conditions with the controls set out in the current SDS. Check current REACH and CLP entries before use.

Aniline hydrogenation plants normally take technical grade with low dinitrobenzene and phenol impurities. Specify your impurity limits and we will confirm them on the COA.

Store in closed, labelled containers away from heat, strong oxidisers, bases and reducing agents. Use suitable ventilation. 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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Send us the grade, volume, destination and Incoterm. You will receive a clear price, packaging options and a full document checklist, usually within one business day.

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