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2-Nitrotoluene

SKU 90037777 CAS 88-72-2 Available on enquiry

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2-Nitrotoluene is an organic aromatic compound primarily utilized as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes, rubber chemicals, and agricultural products. It is identified by CAS number 88-72-2 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 2-Nitrotoluene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037777
CAS Number: 88-72-2
IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene
EC Number: 201-853-3
Exact Mass: 137.0477
SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey: PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
PubChem CID: 6944

Synonyms

1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene
2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene
2-Methylnitrobenzene
2-Nitrotoluol
Benzene, 1-methyl-2-nitro-
o-Methylnitrobenzene
O-NITROTOLUENE
o-Nitrotoluol
ortho-Nitrotoluol
Toluene, o-nitro-

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Yellowish liquid at ordinary temperature
Odour: Weak, aromatic odor
Melting Point: -10 °C
Boiling Point: 222 °C
Density: 1.16 (relative, water = 1)
Solubility (other solvents): Soluble in alcohol, benzene, petroleum ether
Vapour Pressure: 0.02 kPa at 20 °C
Refractive Index: 1.5472
log P (octanol/water): 2.30

Source: PubChem CID 6944 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Nitrotoluene used for?

2-Nitrotoluene is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, rubber chemicals, and various agricultural products.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Nitrotoluene?

The chemical formula is C7H7NO2 and the molecular weight is 137.14 g/mol.

How should 2-Nitrotoluene be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of 2-Nitrotoluene is available?

Please contact our sales team to discuss the specific purity grades currently available for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply 2-Nitrotoluene in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 2-Nitrotoluene in quantities ranging from small research amounts to large-scale bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.