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HomeProduct name list2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

Synonym(s):2-Hydroxy-6-nitrotoluene;3-Nitro-o-cresol

  • CAS NO.:5460-31-1
  • Empirical Formula: C7H7NO3
  • Molecular Weight: 153.14
  • MDL number: MFCD00007241
  • EINECS: 226-739-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-09-12 12:58:45
2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol Structural

What is 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol?

Chemical properties

Yellow to brown crystalline powder

The Uses of 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol was used as internal standard to develop a method for measurement of stable isotope ratio of methylnitrophenols in atmospheric particulate matter.

Hazard

2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol is irritating to skin and eyes, harmful by inhalation, may cause respiratory irritation and is an acute toxin.

Synthesis

An improved synthesis method has been reported where 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol was prepared from 3-methyl phenol via sulfonation, nitration, and hydrolysis with an overall yield of 98%.

Properties of 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

Melting point: 146-148 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 147.0-152.0°C
Density  1.2744 (estimate)
refractive index  1.5744 (estimate)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  95% ethanol: soluble50mg/mL
pka 9.11±0.25(Predicted)
form  powder to crystal
color  Light yellow to Brown to Dark green
BRN  1946057
CAS DataBase Reference 5460-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 3-Nitro-o-cresol(5460-31-1)

Safety information for 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

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