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2-Methyl-4-nitroanisole

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)OCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
167.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

mp

61-64 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitro

SMILES string

COc1ccc(cc1C)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C8H9NO3/c1-6-5-7(9(10)11)3-4-8(6)12-2/h3-5H,1-2H3

InChI key

QOZMIJZYJZQOBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Methyl-4-nitroanisole is obtained as one of the products from the charge-transfer trinitromethylation of 2-methylanisole in the presence of dichloromethane.

Application

2-Methyl-4-nitroanisole may be used in the synthesis of 2-methyl-4-nitrophenol and 3-methyl-4-methoxyaniline.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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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