2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL

Synonym(s):4-Nitro-2,6-xylenol

CAS NO.：2423-71-4
Empirical Formula: C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 167.16
MDL number: MFCD00007339
EINECS: 219-353-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-09 09:30:36

What is 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL?

Chemical properties

orange crystalline powder

The Uses of 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL

2,6-Dimethyl-4-nitrophenol is a useful compound for the production and characterization of bio-?oil from hardwood and softwood lignin.

The Uses of 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL

2,6-Dimethyl-4-nitrophenol was used to study the disposition requirement for binding of p-nitrophenol and sodium p-nitrophenolate like substrates with cyclohexaamylaose. It was used as internal standard in determination of 4-nitrophenol and 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol in human urine by liquid chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry .

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 16, p. 63, 1986 DOI: 10.1080/00397918608057689

Properties of 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL

Melting point:	168 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point:	285.73°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1820 (estimate)
refractive index	1.5774 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)
form	Solid
pka	pK1:7.190 (25°C)
color	Dark Yellow to Very Dark Yellow
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1873275
CAS DataBase Reference	2423-71-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,6-DIMETHYL-4-NITROPHENOL

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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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.