C7H6ClNO2
171.58 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
4-CHLORO-3-NITROTOLUENE
CAS89-60-1EC201-922-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-Chloro-3-nitrotoluene is a chlorinated nitroaromatic compound used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its structure consists of a toluene ring substituted with a chlorine atom and a nitro group, contributing to its reactivity in organic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis
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CAS 89-60-1
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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
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzene
InChIKey
NWESJZZPAJGHRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (7)
- 2-Chloro-5-methylnitrobenzene
- 3-Nitro-4-chlorotoluene
- 4,3-Chloronitrotoluene
- 4-CHLORO-3-NITROTOLUENE
- Toluene, 4-chloro-3-nitro-