2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZONITRILE

Synonym(s):5-Nitro-o-tolunitrile

CAS NO.：939-83-3
Empirical Formula: C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight: 162.15
MDL number: MFCD00017040
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-25 17:47:29

What is 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZONITRILE?

Chemical properties

Light yellow crystalline

The Uses of 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZONITRILE

2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile was used in the preparation of 5-(2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)-1H-tetrazole.

What are the applications of Application

2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile is an aralkyl nitrile

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 4971, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)91273-0

General Description

2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile is an aralkyl nitrile. It is formed by nitration of o-toluonitrile with NO₂⁺BF₄^-. Crystal structure of 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzonitrile is stabilized by van der Waals interactions.

Properties of 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZONITRILE

Melting point:	103.5-107.5 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	175°C/10mmHg(lit.)
Density	1.3264 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5770 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	ethanol: soluble(lit.)
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Light yellow
BRN	1947376
CAS DataBase Reference	939-83-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZONITRILE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.