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Atomfair 6-Nitro-m-cresol C7H7NO3 CAS 700-38-9

6-Nitro-m-cresol (CAS No. 700-38-9) is a high-purity nitrophenol derivative with the molecular formula C7H7NO3and IUPAC name 5-methyl-2-nitrophenol . This yellow crystalline compound is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and dye manufacturing due to its reactive nitro and hydroxyl functional groups. With a molecular weight of 153.14 g/mol, it exhibits moderate solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but limited solubility in water. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and consistency, ensuring optimal performance for research and industrial applications. Proper storage in a cool, dry place away from light is recommended to maintain stability.

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Description

6-Nitro-m-cresol (CAS No. 700-38-9) is a high-purity nitrophenol derivative with the molecular formula C7H7NO3 and IUPAC name 5-methyl-2-nitrophenol. This yellow crystalline compound is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and dye manufacturing due to its reactive nitro and hydroxyl functional groups. With a molecular weight of 153.14 g/mol, it exhibits moderate solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but limited solubility in water. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and consistency, ensuring optimal performance for research and industrial applications. Proper storage in a cool, dry place away from light is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 700-38-9
  • Complexity: 154
  • IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-nitro-phenol
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3
  • InChI Key: NQXUSSVLFOBRSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 153.042593085
  • Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3
  • Molecular Weight: 153.14
  • SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])O
  • Topological: 66.1
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 153.042593085
  • Synonyms: 5-METHYL-2-NITROPHENOL, 6-Nitro-m-cresol, 3-Hydroxy-4-nitrotoluene, m-Cresol, 6-nitro-, 5-methyl-2-nitro-phenol, NSC 3142, EINECS 211-843-0, UNII-Z0B5EO9752, AI3-19031, Z0B5EO9752, 2-nitro-5-methylphenol, NSC-3142, NITRO-M-CRESOL, 6-, DTXSID00220261, 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol (3-6), DTXCID00142752, 211-843-0, inchi=1/c7h7no3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9h,1h, nqxussvlfobrse-uhfffaoysa-n, 700-38-9, Phenol, 5-methyl-2-nitro-, 3-Methyl-6-nitrophenol, MFCD00007111, 6-Nitro-3-cresol, NSC3142, 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol (6-Nitro-m-cresol), SCHEMBL56264, SCHEMBL3294084, 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol, 97%, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-nitrobenzene, SBB058773, STL414769, AKOS000121314, AC-2467, CS-W005409, FM70455, AS-17276, M1122, NS00036994, ST51037939, EN300-18590, N11904, Q27294832, Z85922874, L3S

Application

6-Nitro-m-cresol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and azo dyes. Its nitro group facilitates electrophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable for constructing complex aromatic compounds. Researchers also employ it as a precursor in corrosion inhibitors and UV stabilizers. In analytical chemistry, it may act as a pH indicator or chelating agent due to its phenolic properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H302 (15.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H312 (13%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
  • H315 (97.8%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (97.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H332 (13%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
  • H335 (95.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Acute Tox. 4 (15.2%)
  • Acute Tox. 4 (13%)
  • Skin Irrit. 2 (97.8%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2A (97.8%)
  • Acute Tox. 4 (13%)
  • STOT SE 3 (95.7%)

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