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2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene, 5-Nitro-o-toluidine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
879021
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

analytical standard

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

103-106 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(cc1N)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C7H8N2O2/c1-5-2-3-6(9(10)11)4-7(5)8/h2-4H,8H2,1H3

InChI key

DSBIJCMXAIKKKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline is one of the laser-induced decomposition products of Pigment Red 22 and Pigment Red 9 (widely used azo compound).

Application

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in groundwater samples using gas chromatography combined with electron-capture negative-ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry (GC-EC-NICI-MS).
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 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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Determination of aromatic amines at trace levels by derivatization with heptafluorobutyric anhydride and gas chromatography-electron-capture negative-ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry
Longo M and Cavallaro A
Journal of Chromatography A, 753(1), 91-100 (1996)
Determination of aromatic amines at trace levels by derivatization with heptafluorobutyric anhydride and gas chromatography-electron-capture negative-ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry
Engel E, et al.
Analytical Chemistry, 78, 6440-6447 (2006)
5-Nitro-ortho-toluidine.
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, 48, 169-177 (1990-01-01)
H Shimizu et al.
Gut, 50(2), 266-270 (2002-01-15)
5-Nitro-o-toluidine is an aromatic nitro amino compound. While other aromatic compounds are known to damage the human liver and are registered as toxic substances, toxicity information concerning 5-nitro-o-toluidine is lacking. To investigate the hepatotoxicity of 5-nitro-o-toluidine. Of 15 workers in

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