3-Nitro-o-xylene PurCert Analytical GC Standard [Includes characterization data for Purity, IR, MS]

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Linear Formula:  C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight:  151.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 83-41-0

Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.54
B pt. 245 °C
M pt. 7-9 °C 
Density 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H411
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P391 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29042000
Flash point 107 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1665

Description

Application
3-Nitro-o-xylene is used in chemical manufacturing research and development and industrial organic synthesis processes particularly for producing amine derivatives through reduction of the nitro group and for preparing more complex aromatic compounds.

Purpose
The purpose of 3-Nitro-o-xylene is to serve as a precursor for the synthesis of various fine chemicals pharmaceutical intermediates agrochemicals dyes and specialty organic compounds.

General Description
3-Nitro-o-xylene is an aromatic nitro compound consisting of a benzene ring substituted with two methyl groups and one nitro group. It is commonly used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.