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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol
C7H7NO3
153.14 g/mol
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2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

CAS5460-31-1EC226-739-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for synthesis

2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol is a chemical compound primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It features a phenolic hydroxyl group and a nitro substituent on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, contributing to its reactivity in further chemical transformations.

chemical intermediate for synthesisresearch compound

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol (CAS 5460-31-1) 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

2-methyl-3-nitrophenol

InChIKey

GAKLFAZBKQGUBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C=CC=C1O)[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (7)
  • M-4253
  • 2-Hydroxy-6-nitrotoluene
  • 2-Methyl-3-nitrophenol
  • 3-Nitro-o-cresol
  • 3-nitro-2-methylphenol
  • 6-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluene
  • Phenol, 2-methyl-3-nitro-

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