Product Identification

Product Name

4-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

Synonyms

4-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluene
3-Nitro-4-methylphenol
3-Nitro-p-cresol
4-Methyl-5-nitrophenol

CAS

2042-14-0

Formula

C7H7NO3

Molecular Weight

153.13999999999999

EINECS

218-044-6

Beilstein/Gmelin

2046650

Beilstein Reference

3-06-00-01384

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

78-81

pKa/pKb

8.65 (pKa)

Partition Coefficient

1.85

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

Skin

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

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation

Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Eyes

Causes eye irritation.

Hazards

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

UN (DOT)

2446

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, carbon dioxide.

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