2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol

CAS NO.：15121-84-3
Empirical Formula: C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 167.16
MDL number: MFCD00007192
EINECS: 239-178-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-04 19:18:49

What is 2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

brown liquid

The Uses of 2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol

2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol was used in the synthesis of indoles.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 49, p. 438, 1984 DOI: 10.1021/jo00177a010

General Description

Needles dark brown liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A nitrated alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Fire Hazard

2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.

Properties of 2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol

Melting point:	2 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	267 °C(lit.)
Density	1.19 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5637(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka	14.63±0.10(Predicted)
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	15121-84-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzeneethanol, 2-nitro-(15121-84-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Nitrobenzeneethanol (15121-84-3)

Safety information for 2-Nitrophenethyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.