dinitrobenzene

See also: dinitrobenzène

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈbɛnziːn/

Noun

dinitrobenzene (plural dinitrobenzenes)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric aromatic nitro compounds C₆H₄(NO₂)₂ formed by the nitration of benzene; they are used in the manufacture of dyes etc