4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene

CAS NO.：5326-34-1
Empirical Formula: C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight: 216.03
MDL number: MFCD00024180
EINECS: 226-203-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene?

Chemical properties

Low melting solid

The Uses of 4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene

4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene may be used as a starting material in the synthesis of 2-bromo-5-methylaniline and as a reagent in the synthesis of 2-nitro-4:4′-dimethyl-diphenyl by reacting with p-iodotoluene.

General Description

4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene (2-bromo-5-methylnitrobenzene, 1-bromo-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzene) is a halonitrobenzene. It has been synthesized from 4-methyl-2-nitroaniline and confirmed by ¹H NMR. The crystal structure of 1-bromo-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzene is found to be orthorhombic in the Pna2₁ space group. Its enthalpy of vaporization at boiling point has been determined.

Properties of 4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene

Melting point:	31-33 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	151.5-152.5 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.578 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	1.5930 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
form	powder to lump to clear liquid
Specific Gravity	1.578
color	White or Colorles to Yellow to Orange
FreezingPoint	29.0 to 33.0 ℃
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
BRN	1945925
CAS DataBase Reference	5326-34-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene(5326-34-1)

Safety information for 4-Bromo-3-nitrotoluene

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.