5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

110-111 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

312.4±22.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.269±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C

pka

0.03±0.25(Predicted)

BRN 

2691416

InChIKey

IGDYNWKWXUCIJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

578-46-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

5-Methyl-2-nitroaniline (578-46-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T,N

Risk Statements 

23/24/25-33-51/53

Safety Statements 

28-36/37-45-61

RIDADR 

UN 2660 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

XU8060000

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29214300

Toxicity

mic-sat 500 mLg/plate ENMUDM 4,163,1982

MSDS

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5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

5-Methyl-2-nitroaniline has been used in the preparation of N-(5-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)-4-[N-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy carbonyl)aminomethyl]benzamide.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 45, p. 4992, 1980 DOI: 10.1021/jo01312a039

General Description

Yellow leaflets (from water) or orange powder.

Air & Water Reactions

5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE is sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates, and strong oxidizers .

Health Hazard

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to 5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE may include irritation. Structurally similar chemicals may cause methemoglobinemia.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE are not available; however, 5-METHYL-2-NITROANILINE is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.

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