alpha-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenemethanol
[CAS# 6531-13-1]

Identification

• Name: alpha-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenemethanol
• Synonyms: Methyl(p-nitrophenyl)carbinol; p-Nitro-alpha-phenylethanol; alpha-Methyl-p-nitrobenzyl alcohol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 167.16
• CAS Registry Number: 6531-13-1
• EC Number: 867-356-4

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (4.2 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.263±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 30-32 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Naimi-Jamal, M. Reza; European Journal of Organic Chemistry 2009, (21), P3567-3572.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335