C7H7NO3
153.14 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol
CAS2581-34-2EC219-952-5
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
intermediate for pesticides
3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol is an organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in the production of pesticides. Its structure consists of a methyl group and a nitro group attached to a phenol ring, contributing to its role as a building block in agrochemical synthesis.
intermediate for pesticides
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-methyl-4-nitrophenol
InChIKey
PIIZYNQECPTVEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (18)
- 2-Nitro-5-hydroxytoluene
- 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol
- 4-NITRO-META-CRESOL
- 4-Nitro-3-cresol
- 4-Nitro-3-methylphenol
- 4-Nitro-5-methylphenol
- 4-Nitro-m-cresol
- 5-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluene
- 5-Methyl-4-nitrophenol
- METHYL-4-NITROPHENOL, 3-
- P-NITRO-M-CRESOL
- Phenol, 3-methyl-4-nitro-
- fenitrothion TP
- m-Cresol, 4-nitro-
- p-Nitro-m-methylphenol