C7H6N2O4
182.13 g/mol
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2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
CAS121-14-2EC204-450-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
intermediate in polyurethane manufacture
2,4-Dinitrotoluene is an industrial chemical used primarily as an intermediate in the production of polyurethanes. It is also employed in the manufacture of dyes, explosives, and rubber chemicals.
intermediate in polyurethane manufacturedye productionexplosives and munitions manufacturing
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CAS 121-14-2
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H330Fatal if inhaled
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H302Harmful if swallowed
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Regulatory Compliance6
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2,4-DINITROTOLUENE (CAS 121-14-2) is 2904.20.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2904.20
EU CN code (8-digit)
2904 20 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene
InChIKey
RMBFBMJGBANMMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (21)
- DNT
- 1-Methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene
- 2,-Dinitrotoluene
- 2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
- 2,4-DNT
- 2,4-Dinitro-1-methylbenzene
- 2,4-Dinitromethylbenzene
- 2,4-Dinitrotoluol
- 4-Methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene
- 6-Methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene
- DINITRO-1-METHYLBENZENE, 2,4-
- Dinitrotoluol
- Toluene, 2,4-dinitro-