Name | 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol |
Synonyms | Nitrocresol 4-nitro-m-creso 4-Nitro-m-cresol 3-Methyl-4-Cresol m-Cresol, 4-nitro- 4-nitro-5-methylphenol 4-Nitro-3-phenylphenol 3-methyl-4-nitro-pheno 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol 5-Methyl-4-nitrophenol 4-nitro-3-methyl phenol Phenol, 3-methyl-4-nitro- 3-methyl-4-nitrophenolate 4-Nitro-1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene 5-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluene~4-Nitro-m-cresol |
CAS | 2581-34-2 |
EINECS | 219-952-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H7NO3/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4,9H,1H3/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 |
Molar Mass | 153.14 |
Density | 1.2744 (estimate) |
Melting Point | 125-130°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 200℃(decomposition) |
Flash Point | 110℃ |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water(1.34g/L). |
Vapor Presure | 0.000472mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | Light yellow to Yellow to Orange |
BRN | 1868105 |
pKa | 7.39±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.5744 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Characteristics of needle-like or columnar yellow crystals. No discoloration in air or light. melting point 128~129 ℃ boiling point 200 ℃ (decomposition) flash point 110 ℃ solubility: very soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and benzene. Insoluble in cold water. |
Use | Used as a pharmaceutical Intermediate |
Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 2446 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | GP2625000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29089000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
needle-like or columnar yellow crystals. No discoloration in air or light. The melting point was 128-129 °c. Boiling point 200 degrees C (decomposition). Flash point 110 °c. The ignition point was 55 °c. Very soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and benzene, difficult to dissolve in cold water. Its sodium and potassium salts are yellow leaf-like crystals containing 2 molecules of crystal water.
with m-cresol as raw material.
The use of a wide range, mainly used to produce pesticides (a high efficiency, low toxicity, low residues of excellent organophosphorus pesticides).