Optical constants of C6H5NO2 (Nitrobenzene)
Myers et al. 2018: n,k 1.28–25.0 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Conditions
temperature: 299
Comments
Isopropanol. 26 °C.
References
T. L. Myers, R. G. Tonkyn, T. O. Danby, M. S. Taubman, B. E. Bernacki, J. C. Birnbaum, S. W. Sharpe, T. J. Johnson. Accurate measurement of the optical constants n and k for a series of 57 inorganic and organic liquids for optical modeling and detection. Appl. Spectrosc. 72, 535-550 (2018) (see Supplemental Material for numerical data)
Data
Additional information
About Nitrobenzene
Nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2) is an organic compound characterized by a benzene ring with a nitro group (-NO2) attached. It appears as a pale-yellow oily liquid with an almond-like odor. Widely used as a precursor to aniline, nitrobenzene serves as a stepping stone in the synthesis of various dyes, drugs, pesticides, and plastics. In the realm of optics, its specific properties may render it suitable for certain applications. Direct exposure can be hazardous as nitrobenzene is toxic and its vapors can be harmful when inhaled. Proper care should be exercised during its handling and storage.
Other names and variations:- C6H5NO2
- Nitrobenzol
- Oil of mirbane