Product Identification

Product Name

2-Nitro-p-cresol

Synonyms

2-Nitro-p-cresol
Nitrocresol

CAS

119-33-5

Formula

C7H7NO3

Molecular Weight

153.15

EINECS

204-315-6

RTECS

GP2800000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

1868022

Beilstein Reference

4-06-00-02149

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Yellow to brown solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

31

Boiling Point

234

Vapor Pressure

0.023 (25 C)

Density

1.2399 g/cm3 (39 C)

pKa/pKb

7.45 (pKa)

Partition Coefficient

2.17

Heat Of Vaporization

49.8 kJ/mol

Refractive Index

1.5657 (38.6 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Skin

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.

EC Risk Phrase

R 34

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

2446

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear skin protection and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

108

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray. Large Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.

Fire Potential

Quite flammable.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents - strong bases - acid chlorides - acid anhydrides.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2446

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

III