METHYL 2-NITROBENZOATE Property

Melting point:

-13 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

104-106 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

1.28 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.534(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear yellow to orange-brownish

BRN 

2050101

Dielectric constant

28.0（25℃）

CAS DataBase Reference

606-27-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, 2-nitro-, methyl ester (606-27-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29163990

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

METHYL 2-NITROBENZOATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear yellow to orange-brownish liquid

Uses

Methyl 2-nitrobenzoate may be used in chemical synthesis studies.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 29, p. 1475, 1981 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.29.1475