2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene

CAS NO.：769-10-8
Empirical Formula: C7H6FNO2
Molecular Weight: 155.13
MDL number: MFCD00007197
EINECS: 212-203-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-24 21:24:35

What is 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene?

Chemical properties

colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene

2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene has been used in the preparation of 4-fluoroindole via Leimgruber-Batcho procedure.

The Uses of 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene

1-Fluoro-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene

General Description

2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene undergoes reduction in the presence of stannous chloride, followed by benzoylation to yield N-(3-fluoro-o-tolyl)benzamide. 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene undergoes reaction with concentrated nitric acid at 100°C to yield 2-fluoro-6-nitrobenzoic acid.

Properties of 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene

Melting point:	6.5-7 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	97 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.27 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.523(lit.)
Flash point:	192 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Light yellow to Amber to Dark green
Specific Gravity	1.270
BRN	2361978
CAS DataBase Reference	769-10-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.