| Formula / Notation | C7H7NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 88-72-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.14 |
| Melting Point | 14.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 431.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1622 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-nitrotoluene is a light yellow oily liquid with a characteristic odor of aromatic nitro compounds. Sinks in water. Derived from toluene by nitration and separation by fractional distillation. Fla... |
| Also Known As | 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene; 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene; 88-72-2; O-NITROTOLUENE; o-Nitrotoluol; o-Methylnitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene; Toluene, o-nitro-; 2-Methylnitrobenzene; 2-Nitrotoluol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 2-Nitrotoluene?
2-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that is toluene carrying a nitro substituent at position 2. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent and an environmental contaminant.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene; 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene; 88-72-2; O-NITROTOLUENE; o-Nitrotoluol; o-Methylnitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene; Toluene, o-nitro-; 2-Methylnitrobenzene; 2-Nitrotoluol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 14.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 431.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1622 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 137.14 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-nitrotoluene is a light yellow oily liquid with a characteristic odor of aromatic nitro compounds. Sinks in water. Derived from toluene by nitration and separation by fractional distillation. Fla... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
2-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that is toluene carrying a nitro substituent at position 2. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent and an environmental contaminant.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 2-Nitrotoluene is: C7H7NO2