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3-Nitrotoluene

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 1-Methyl-3-nitrobenzene
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄NO₂
• CAS Number: 99-08-1
• Molecular Weight: 137.14
• Beilstein: 1906910
• EC Number: 202-728-6
• MDL number: MFCD00007265
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757039
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 4.73 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 50.2 °C)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.541 (lit.)
• bp: 230-231 °C (lit.)
• mp: 14-16 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): environmental
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(c1)[N+]([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H7NO2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI key: QZYHIOPPLUPUJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

3-Nitrotoluene is an organic compound belonging to the class of nitrobenzenes. It is encountered in forensic science and is widely used as raw material and intermediaries in dyes, rubber chemicals, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

Application

3-Nitrotoluene may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in post-blast debris samples and water samples using chromatography techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H373,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P314 - P391
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT RE 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 208.4 °F
• Flash Point(C): 98 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves