C7H7NO2
137.14 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2-Nitrotoluene
CAS88-72-2EC201-853-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Production of dyes and rubber chemicals
2-Nitrotoluene is an organic compound primarily used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and rubber chemicals. It serves as a precursor for various colorants and industrial additives.
Production of dyesProduction of rubber chemicalsSynthesis of pesticides
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CAS 88-72-2
Related Compounds
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O-chloronitrobenzene
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chemical intermediate for dyes and pesticides
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2-nitrophenol
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Intermediate for dyes, fungicides, and rubber chemicals
ReferenceSame Category
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Chemical intermediate for synthesis
ReferenceSame Category
2-methyl-1-nitronaphthalene
CAS881-03-8
research intermediate
Referencestereoisomer of
2-nitrotoluene-3,4,5,6-d4
CAS115049-76-8
research compound
Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H370Causes damage to organs
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H371May cause damage to organs
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Nitrotoluene (CAS 88-72-2) 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-nitrobenzene
InChIKey
PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (21)
- ONT
- 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene
- 2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene
- 2-Methylnitrobenzene
- 2-Nitrotoluene
- 2-Nitrotoluol
- Benzene, 1-methyl-2-nitro-
- NITROTOLUENE, 2-
- Nitrotoluene, o-
- Nitrotoluene, o-isomer
- O-NITROTOLUENE
- TOLUENE,2-NITRO
- Toluene, o-nitro-
- o-Methylnitrobenzene
- o-Nitrotoluene, liquid
- o-Nitrotoluol
- o-mononitrotoluene
- ortho-Nitrotoluol
- ortho-nitrotoluene