| Name | 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol |
| Synonyms | 5-NITRO-O-CRESOL 5-NITRO-2-CRESOL 5-Nitro ortho cresol 2-METHYL-5-NITROPHENOL 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol 2-METHYL-4-NITROPHENOL 5-NITRO-2-METHYL PHENOL 4-NITRO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE 2-HYDROXY-4-NITROTOLUENE Phenol, 2-methyl-5-nitro- ethyl 1-[(6,8-dichloro-4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl)methyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate |
| CAS | 5428-54-6 |
| EINECS | 226-580-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C18H19Cl2NO4/c1-2-24-18(23)11-3-5-21(6-4-11)9-12-10-25-17-14(16(12)22)7-13(19)8-15(17)20/h7-8,10-11H,2-6,9H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 |
| Molar Mass | 153.14 |
| Density | 1.320±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 111-115°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 180 °C / 15mmHg |
| Flash Point | 250.9°C |
| Vapor Presure | 8.52E-10mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Bright yellow powder |
| Color | Light yellow to Brown |
| pKa | 8.68±0.19(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.578 |
| MDL | MFCD00043909 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 111-115°C |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| UN IDs | UN 2446 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29089000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | 5-nitro-2-methylphenol can be used as a reactant for the preparation of pyranocarbazole alkaloids. |