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Home/Compounds/Agrochemical/3-methyl-4-nitrophenol
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

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
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

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol (CAS 2581-34-2) is 2908.99.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2908.99

EU CN code (8-digit)

2908 99 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

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

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