trans-4-Methyl-beta-nitrostyrene
[CAS# 5153-68-4]

Identification

• Name: trans-4-Methyl-beta-nitrostyrene
• Synonyms: (E)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-nitroethene; (E)-1-(4-Tolyl)-2-nitroethene; (E)-1-Methyl-4-(2-nitroethenyl)benzene; (E)-1-Methyl-4-(2-nitroethenyl)benzene; (E)-2-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-nitroethene; (E)-p-Methyl-beta-nitrostyrene; E-4-Methyl-beta-nitrostyrene
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 163.17
• CAS Registry Number: 5153-68-4
• EC Number: 626-807-3

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.07 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.141±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 106-109 °C^**
• Boiling point: 275.0±9.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 124.9±11.5 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Jakubec, Pavol

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36

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