2-Amino-4-nitro anisidine

Chemical properties

orange to brown powder

Chemical properties

5-Nitro-o-anisidine is an orange-red crystalline compound.

The Uses of 2-Amino-4-nitro anisidine

2-Methoxy-5-nitroaniline was used in the synthesis of 5-(9-acridinylamino)-p-anisidines via reaction with 9-anilinoacridines. It was also used in the synthesis of disazo disperse dyes containing nitro and methoxy groups, used for the dyeing of polyester fibre.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methoxy-5-nitroaniline is a member of 4-nitroanisoles and a substituted aniline.

General Description

Orange-red needles or orange powder.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Amino-4-nitro anisidine is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates .

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 2-Amino-4-nitro anisidine are not available. 2-Amino-4-nitro anisidine is probably combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRO COMPOUNDS OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

Potential Exposure

5-Nitro-o-anisidine is a chemical intermediate in the production of C.I. Pigment red 23, which is used as a colorant for commodities, such as printing inks, interior latex paints; lacquers, rubber, plastics, floor coverings; paper coating; and textiles. It is also used with other C.I. coupling components to produce various hues of red, brown, yellow, and violet on cotton, silk, acetate and nylon.

Shipping

UN3143 Dyes, solid, toxic, n.o.s. or Dye intermediates, solid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, acid chlorides; acid anhydrides; chloroformates.

Waste Disposal

Incineration (982℃, 2.0 seconds minimum) with scrubbing for nitrogen oxides abatement.