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Sigma-Aldrich

N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline

97%

Synonym(s):

4-(Methylamino)nitrobenzene, 4-Nitro-N-methylaniline, Methyl(4-nitrophenyl)amine, N-(4-Nitrophenyl)-N-methylamine, N-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenamine

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Linear Formula:
O2NC6H4NHCH3
CAS Number:
100-15-2
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
637920
EC Number:
202-823-2
MDL number:
MFCD00007305
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24856337
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

5.25 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

Assay

97%

mp

149-151 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CNc1ccc(cc1)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C7H8N2O2/c1-8-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)9(10)11/h2-5,8H,1H3

InChI key

XIFJZJPMHNUGRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

The octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow), aqueous solubility (Sw) and Henry′s law constant (K(H)) for N-methyl-4-nitroaniline (MNA) were studied.

Application

N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline (MNA) was used as an additive in the synthesis of insensitive explosives to reduce the melting temperature of energetic materials.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fazlurrahman Khan et al.
PloS one, 8(10), e75046-e75046 (2013-10-12)
N-Methyl-4-nitroaniline (MNA) is used as an additive to lower the melting temperature of energetic materials in the synthesis of insensitive explosives. Although the biotransformation of MNA under anaerobic condition has been reported, its aerobic microbial degradation has not been documented
Veera M Boddu et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 155(1-2), 288-294 (2008-01-09)
Accurate information on physicochemical properties of an organic contaminant is essential for predicting its environmental impact and fate. These properties also provide invaluable information for the overall understanding of environmental distribution, biotransformation, and potential treatment processes. In this study the
Christopher I Olivares et al.
Chemosphere, 144, 1116-1122 (2015-10-11)
N-methyl-p-nitroaniline (MNA) is an ingredient of insensitive munitions (IM) compounds that serves as a plasticizer and helps reduce unwanted detonations. As its use becomes widespread, MNA waste streams will be generated, necessitating viable treatment options. We studied MNA biodegradation and

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