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CAS 5428-54-6 — 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol (5-Nitro-o-cresol)

2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol (also called 5-nitro-o-cresol) is an aromatic organic compound primarily used as a pesticide, fungicide, and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It appears as a yellow to pale brown crystalline solid with a faint phenolic odor. This chemical has a CAS number of 5428-54-6, a molecular formula of C7H7NO3, and a molecular weight of 153.14 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature, marked with a **Danger** signal word. Molekula supplies 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.