2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene
[CAS# 121-86-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Nitro compound
• Name: 2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 171.58
• CAS Registry Number: 121-86-8
• EC Number: 204-501-7

Properties

• Melting point: 61-64 ºC
• Boiling point: 260 ºC
• Flash point: 150 ºC
• Water solubility: 49 mg/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R20/21/22;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332

• Transport Information: UN 2433;UN 3457