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Nitrobenzene
Nitrobenzene (Product Code: SCI-659/288) is an analytical reagent grade aromatic nitro compound used to study nitroarene chemistry and its reduction to aniline in college and university organic chemistry laboratories. The pale yellow, oily liquid is denser than water and comes in a 250 ml pack with an MSDS for teaching labs and research groups. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as one of the lab consumables it supplies across India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Nitrobenzene, C6H5NO2 |
| Form | Liquid |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 250 ml |
| MSDS | Supplied with the liquid |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-659/288 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Nitrobenzene Used For?
The best-known teaching use of nitrobenzene is its reduction to aniline: the liquid is heated under reflux with granulated tin and concentrated hydrochloric acid, the mixture is made alkaline, and the aniline is separated by steam distillation. Students also use a small sample as a reference compound when learning how benzene is nitrated and how a nitro group changes reactivity in electrophilic substitution.
Because nitrobenzene does not mix with water and sinks below it, it shows clearly how a separating funnel divides two liquid layers. It is toxic by inhalation, by swallowing and through the skin, and is suspected of causing cancer, so work only in a fume cupboard with chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection. Keep the bottle closed and away from heat and oxidising agents.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, sources Nitrobenzene for universities, engineering and pharmacy colleges, research laboratories and chemical dealers, and sends it with the MSDS needed for safe handling. As a toxic liquid it needs dangerous-goods packing for transport, so share the delivery location when asking for a quotation. The ScienceLab profile describes the company.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Reagents and glassware used with nitrobenzene in organic practicals:
- Tin-Grain (Granules) — the metal used to reduce nitrobenzene.
- Hydrochloric Acid — provides the acid for the tin reduction.
- Aniline — the reduction product, useful as a comparison sample.
- Benzene 250 ml — the parent hydrocarbon studied in nitration.
- Separating Funnel (Separator) 125ml — separates the dense organic layer from water.
Browse the Laboratory Equipment category for other organic reagents and glassware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitrobenzene used for in the laboratory?
Nitrobenzene is used in organic chemistry teaching and research to prepare aniline by reduction with tin and hydrochloric acid, as a reference compound for nitration and aromatic substitution, and to demonstrate immiscible liquid layers. This listing is a 250 ml analytical reagent pack with MSDS.
How is aniline made from Nitrobenzene?
Aniline is made from Nitrobenzene by heating it under reflux with granulated tin and concentrated hydrochloric acid, then adding alkali and steam-distilling the aniline. The practical should be carried out by trained students in a fume cupboard with full protective equipment.
Is Nitrobenzene toxic?
Yes. Nitrobenzene is toxic if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin, can damage organs with repeated exposure and is suspected of causing cancer. Handle it only in a fume cupboard with chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection, following the MSDS supplied.
Does Nitrobenzene float or sink in water?
Nitrobenzene sinks in water because it is denser, and it does not mix with water, so it forms a separate lower layer. This makes Nitrobenzene a clear example for teaching liquid-liquid separation with a separating funnel.
How should Nitrobenzene 250 ml be stored?
Store Nitrobenzene tightly closed in a cool, ventilated, locked chemical store away from heat, flames and oxidising agents. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Who supplies Nitrobenzene SCI-659/288?
Nitrobenzene SCI-659/288 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, in 250 ml analytical reagent packs with MSDS, to colleges, research laboratories and dealers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
Contact us through the contact page or the enquiry cart with code SCI-659/288, the number of 250 ml packs and the delivery destination to receive a quotation for Nitrobenzene.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
