3-Nitro-o-xylene Property

Melting point:

7-9 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

245 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.129 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.543(lit.)

Flash point:

226 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

117mg/l

form 

clear liquid

color 

Light yellow to Amber to Dark green

Water Solubility 

117 mg/L (25 ºC)

BRN 

2045105

CAS DataBase Reference

83-41-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-3-nitro-(83-41-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Nitro-o-xylene (83-41-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

N,T

Risk Statements 

51/53-36/37/38-23/24/25-20/21

Safety Statements 

61-45-36/37/39-26-13-36/37-23-9

RIDADR 

UN 3082 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

2

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29042000

Hazardous Substances Data

83-41-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H303May be harmfulif swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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

P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-Nitro-o-xylene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

CLEAR YELLOWISH LIQUID AFTER MELTING

Uses

3-Nitro-o-xylene is a useful benzene-derived building block, and has aquatic toxicity properties.

Uses

1,2-Dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene (3-Nitro-o-xylene) was used to prepare 2-methyl-3-nitrobenzylidene diacetate. It was also used to dissolve sodium-selective ligand.

General Description

Yellow liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

3-Nitro-o-xylene is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases .

Fire Hazard

3-Nitro-o-xylene is combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified