C7H7NO2
137.14 g/mol
Dye & PigmentDanger
4-NITROTOLUENE
CAS99-99-0EC202-808-0
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Intermediate for azo and sulfur dyes
4-Nitrotoluene is an organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in the production of azo and sulfur dyes. It also serves as a chemical intermediate for manufacturing certain pesticides, rubber chemicals, and explosives.
Intermediate for azo and sulfur dyesProduction of toluidine, fuchsin, and various synthetic dyesIntermediate for rubber chemicals and agricultural chemicals
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H370Causes damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene
InChIKey
ZPTVNYMJQHSSEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (26)
- 4NT
- 1-Methyl-4-nitrobenzene
- 4-Methylnitrobenzene
- 4-NITROPHENYLMETHANE
- 4-NITROTOLUENE
- 4-Nitrotoluol
- Benzene, 1-methyl-4-nitro-
- Mononitrotoluene
- Nitrotoluene, p-
- Nitrotoluene, p-isomer
- Nitrotoluenos
- Nitrotoluenos [Spanish]
- TOLUENE,4-NITRO MFC7 H7 N1 O2
- Toluene, 4-nitro-
- Toluene, p-nitro-
- p-Methylnitrobenzene
- p-Nitrotoluene
- p-Nitrotoluene Standard
- p-nitrophenylmethane
- para-Nitrotoluol
- para-nitrotoluene