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4-Methyl-2-nitrophenol

CAS119-33-5EC204-315-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
chemical intermediate and dye precursor

4-Methyl-2-nitrophenol is an industrial chemical used primarily as a chemical intermediate and dye precursor. It features an aromatic ring with a methyl group, a hydroxyl group, and a nitro group, contributing to its reactivity in organic synthesis.

chemical intermediatedye precursor

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-methyl-2-nitrophenol

InChIKey

SYDNSSSQVSOXTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (13)
  • 2-NITRO-P-CRESOL
  • 2-Nitro-4-cresol
  • 2-Nitro-4-methylphenol
  • 3(OR 4)-METHYL-2-NITROPHENOL
  • 4-Hydroxy-3-nitrotoluene
  • 4-Methyl-2-nitrophenol
  • Methylnitrophenol
  • O-NITRO-P-METHYLPHENOL
  • Phenol, 4-methyl-2-nitro-
  • Phenol, methylnitro-
  • o-Nitro-p-cresol
  • p-Cresol, 2-nitro-