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2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene

2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene Basic information
Product Name:2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
Synonyms:2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene;2-NITRO-1,3-DIMETHYLBENZENE;1,3-dimethyl-2-nitro-benzen;2-nitro-m-xylen;Benzene,1,3-dimethyl-2-nitro-;m-Xylene, 2-nitro-;nsc9811;1,3-DIMETHYL-2-NITROBENZENE, 1X1ML MTBE 250UG/ML
CAS:81-20-9
MF:C8H9NO2
MW:151.16
EINECS:201-333-6
Product Categories:Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives;Organics;DID - DINEPA;Method 507;500 Series Drinking Water Methods;Alpha Sort;D;DAlphabetic;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles;Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments
Mol File:81-20-9.mol
2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene Structure
2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene Chemical Properties
Melting point 14-16 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 225 °C744 mm Hg(lit.)
density 1.112 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.521(lit.)
Fp 190 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
color White or Colorless to Yellow
Water Solubility insoluble
BRN 2046066
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKeyHDFQKJQEWGVKCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference81-20-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzene, 1,3-dimethyl-2-nitro-(81-20-9)
EPA Substance Registry System2-Nitro-m-xylene (81-20-9)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes N,Xn,F,T,Xi
Risk Statements 51/53-20/21-40-36/37/38-23/24/25-38-11
Safety Statements 61-36/37-36-26-16-45-36/37/39-13-24-9
RIDADR UN 1665 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS ZE4686000
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29042000
ToxicityLD50 ivn-mus: 45 mg/kg CSLNX* NX#00236
MSDS Information
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2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Propertiescolourless to light yellow liquid
Uses2-Nitro-m-xylene is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of Direct Violet 7 and solvent Red 26. Further, it is used in the petrochemical industry.
General DescriptionClear yellow liquid.
Air & Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases.
Fire Hazard2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene is combustible.
Safety ProfilePoison by intravenous route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes ofNOx.
2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materialsm-Xylene-->Congo red paper
Preparation Products2,6-Dimethylaniline-->Metalaxyl-->2,4-Dimethyl aniline-->2-Chloro-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide-->2,6-Dimethylphenyl isocyanate-->2,6-DIMETHYLANILINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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