4-Nitrotoluene Property

Melting point:

52-54 °C

Boiling point:

238.3°C

Density 

1.286

vapor density 

4.72

Flash point:

223°F (CC)

form 

Solid

color 

Yellowish crystals from alc

explosive limit

1.60%

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water

Safety

RIDADR 

1664

Autoignition Temperature

390 °C

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 1960 mg/kg GTPZAB 25(8),50,81

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H331Toxic if inhaled

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

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

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

4-Nitrotoluene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 4-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that consists of toluene bearing a nitro substituent at the 4-position.

Safety Profile

A poison. Moderately toxic byingestion, inhalation, and intraperitoneal routes. Mildlytoxic by skin contact. Mutation data reported.Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire,use CO2, dry chemical, foam. The residue from vacuumdistillat