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3-Nitro-o-xylene

3-Nitro-o-xylene Basic information
Product Name:3-Nitro-o-xylene
Synonyms:1,2-dimethyl-3-nitro-benzen;2,3-dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene;o-Xylene, 3-nitro-;3-NITRO-O-XYLENE;3-NITRO-1,2-DIMETHYLBENZENE;3-NITRO-2-XYLENE;1,2-DIMETHYL-3-NITROBENZENE;2-METHYL-3-NITROTOLUENE
CAS:83-41-0
MF:C8H9NO2
MW:151.16
EINECS:201-474-3
Product Categories:Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives;Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments
Mol File:83-41-0.mol
3-Nitro-o-xylene Structure
3-Nitro-o-xylene Chemical Properties
Melting point 7-9 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 245 °C(lit.)
density 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.543(lit.)
Fp 226 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 117mg/l
form clear liquid
color Light yellow to Amber to Dark green
Water Solubility 117 mg/L (25 ºC)
BRN 2045105
CAS DataBase Reference83-41-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzene, 1,2-dimethyl-3-nitro-(83-41-0)
EPA Substance Registry System3-Nitro-o-xylene (83-41-0)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes N,T
Risk Statements 51/53-36/37/38-23/24/25-20/21
Safety Statements 61-45-36/37/39-26-13-36/37-23-9
RIDADR UN 3082 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29042000
Hazardous Substances Data83-41-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
MSDS Information
ProviderLanguage
ortho-Nitroxylene English
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3-Nitro-o-xylene Usage And Synthesis
Chemical PropertiesCLEAR YELLOWISH LIQUID AFTER MELTING
Uses3-Nitro-o-xylene is a useful benzene-derived building block, and has aquatic toxicity properties.
Uses1,2-Dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene (3-Nitro-o-xylene) was used to prepare 2-methyl-3-nitrobenzylidene diacetate. It was also used to dissolve sodium-selective ligand.
General DescriptionYellow liquid.
Air & Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile3-Nitro-o-xylene is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases .
Fire Hazard3-Nitro-o-xylene is combustible.
Flammability and ExplosibilityNot classified
3-Nitro-o-xylene Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materialso-Xylene
Preparation Products4-METHYLINDOLE-3-CARBOXALDEHYDE-->Indole-4-carboxaldehyde-->2,3-Dimethylaniline-->1-Iodo-2,3-dimethylbenzene
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