| Formula / Notation | C7H7NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 99-99-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.14 |
| Melting Point | 130.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 460.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.286 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | P-nitrotoluene appears as a yellow liquid with a weak aromatic odor. Toxic. Insoluble in water. Combustible but may take some effort to ignite. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen when burned. In a s... |
| Also Known As | 1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 1-Methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 99-99-0; p-Nitrotoluene; 4-Nitrotoluol; 4-Methylnitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-methyl-4-nitro-; Toluene, p-nitro-; p-Methylnitrobenzene; Nitrotoluenos |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 4-Nitrotoluene?
4-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that consists of toluene bearing a nitro substituent at the 4-position.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: 1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 1-Methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 99-99-0; p-Nitrotoluene; 4-Nitrotoluol; 4-Methylnitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-methyl-4-nitro-; Toluene, p-nitro-; p-Methylnitrobenzene; Nitrotoluenos
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 130.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 460.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.286 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 137.14 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | P-nitrotoluene appears as a yellow liquid with a weak aromatic odor. Toxic. Insoluble in water. Combustible but may take some effort to ignite. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen when burned. In a s... |
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
4-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that consists of toluene bearing a nitro substituent at the 4-position.
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 4-Nitrotoluene is: C7H7NO2