2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol
- CAS NO.：609-93-8
- Empirical Formula: C7H6N2O5
- Molecular Weight: 198.13
- MDL number: MFCD00007121
- EINECS: 210-203-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-10-21 11:41:06
What is 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol?
Chemical properties
yellow-orange flakes
The Uses of 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol
Uses are the same as those of the isomer 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol.
Production Methods
p-Cresol is dinitrated directly in dilute sulfuric acid solution by careful addition of nitric acid to yield 2,6-dinitro-p-cresol.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also other dinitrocresol entries.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise the cresol from EtOH. It is steam volatile. The piperidine salt has m 195o. [Beilstein 6 H 414, 6 II 391, 6 III 1390, 6 IV 2152.] TOXIC IRRITANT.
Properties of 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol
| Melting point: | 77 °C |
| Boiling point: | 335.43°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.5928 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5460 (estimate) |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| pka | 4.03±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | Light yellow to Amber to Dark green |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 609-93-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Phenol, 4-methyl-2,6-dinitro-(609-93-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol (609-93-8) |
Safety information for 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H228:Flammable solids H300:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dinitro-p-cresol
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