2,6-Dimethyl-4-nitrophenol
[CAS# 2423-71-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Nitro compound
• Name: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-nitrophenol
• Synonyms: 4-Nitro-2,6-dimethylphenol; 4-Nitro-2,6-xylenol; NSC 2990
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 167.16
• CAS Registry Number: 2423-71-4
• EC Number: 219-353-9

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.9 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.263±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 176-177 °C (ethanol )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Tashiro, Masashi

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319