4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene

CAS NO.：83-66-9
Empirical Formula: C12H16N2O5
Molecular Weight: 268.27
MDL number: MFCD00024268
EINECS: 201-493-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-19 17:35:41

What is 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene?

The Uses of 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene

Musk Ambrette is an artificial human musk used in cosmetics as well as in the treatments of wastewaters.

Definition

ChEBI: Musk ambrette is a C-nitro compound.

Preparation

Musk Ambrette is produced from meta-Cresolmethylether with iso-Butylchloride (or iso-Butylene) followed by Nitration of the ether.

General Description

Pale yellow liquid. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Fire Hazard

The flash point of 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene has not been determined, but 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO,. See also AROMATIC AMINES.

Solubility in organics

3.3% soluble in alcohol, 37% soluble in Diethylphthalate, 50% soluble in Benzylbenzoate, practically insoluble in Terpenes or mineral oil.

Properties of 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene

Melting point:	84-86°C
Boiling point:	185 °C / 16mmHg
Density	1.2529 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5460 (estimate)
storage temp.	-20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	Pale Yellow to Pale Green
Odor	at 10.00 % in benzyl benzoate. musty sweet ambrette seed
CAS DataBase Reference	83-66-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC	3 (Vol. 65) 1996
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Methyl-4-t-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrobenzene(83-66-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Musk ambrette (83-66-9)

Safety information for 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye 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. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…