Name | 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol |
Synonyms | 6-nitro-m-creso 6-Nitro-m-cresol 5-methyl-2-nitro-pheno 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol 3-METHYL-6-NITROPHENOL 5-METHYL-2-NITROPHENOL 3-Methyl-6-nitrophenol phenol,5-methyl-2-nitro- 3-HYDROXY-4-NITROTOLUENE Phenol, 5-methyl-2-nitro- 5-methyl-2-nitrophenolate 3-Hydroxy-4-nitrotoluene 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol (3-6) |
CAS | 700-38-9 |
EINECS | 211-843-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H7NO3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | C7H7NO3 |
Molar Mass | 153.14 |
Density | 1.2744 (estimate) |
Melting Point | 53-56°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 266.03°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 229°F |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0.0122mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Crystalline Chunks |
Color | Yellow to greenish |
BRN | 1868030 |
pKa | pK1:7.41 (25°C,μ=0.1) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.5744 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 53-56°C flash point 109°C |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | 2446 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | SM1130950 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
HS Code | 29089000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | 6-nitrom-cresol is a synthetic antifungal benzoxazine-4-4 (H)-General Chemical reagents for ketone derivatives. It is also used in the preparation of levofloxacin precursors. |