Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

2-(4-NITROPHENOXY)ETHANOL

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

  • Product name: 2-(4-NITROPHENOXY)ETHANOL
  • CBnumber: CB0434184
  • CAS: 16365-27-8
  • EINECS Number: 240-422-4
  • Synonyms: Ai3-19441;NSC 47172

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

  • Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
  • Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

  • Company: Chemicalbook
  • Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
  • Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

  • Symbol(GHS)
  • Signal wordWarning
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

  • Product name: 2-(4-NITROPHENOXY)ETHANOL
  • Synonyms: Ai3-19441;NSC 47172
  • CAS: 16365-27-8
  • EC number: 240-422-4
  • MF: C8H9NO4
  • MW: 183.16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

No data available

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

4.4 Notes to physician

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

No data available

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

5.3 Advice for firefighters

No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

No data available

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

No data available

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

No data available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters
We are not aware of any national exposure limit.

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent product from entering drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

  • a) Physical stateflakes
  • b) Colorbeige
  • c) OdorNo data available
  • d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/ range: 82 °C
  • e) Initial boiling point and boiling range182°C 11mm
  • f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
  • g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
  • h) Flash pointNo data available
  • i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
  • j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
  • k) pHNo data available
  • l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
    Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
  • m) Water solubilityNo data available
  • n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
  • o) Vapor pressureNo data available
  • p) Density1,322 g/cm3
  • Relative density1,322 g/cm3
  • q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
  • r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
  • s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
  • t) Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
  • AppearanceWhite to off-white Solid

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Chemical stability

No data available

10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.3 Conditions to avoid

No data available

10.4 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.5 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Oral: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

No data available

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA-DGR: Not dangerous goods

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA-DGR: -

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

14.7 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulatory information
Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration
Registration/Notification number : B1A222231817
Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.

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