616-73-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-METHYL-4,6-DINITROPHENOL
• Synonyms: 4,6-DINITRO-META-CRESOL;DINITRO-META-CRESOL;3-METHYL-4,6-NITROPHENOL;2,4-Dinitro-5-methylphenol;5-Methyl-2,4-dinitrophenol
• CAS NO: 616-73-9
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆N₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 198.15
• Mol File: 616-73-9.mol
• Article Data: 5

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 335.43°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 150.2°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.5928 (rough estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 6.61E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.5460 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-METHYL-4,6-DINITROPHENOL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-METHYL-4,6-DINITROPHENOL(616-73-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-METHYL-4,6-DINITROPHENOL(616-73-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 616-73-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of dinitrophenols, which are powerful metabolic stimulants. It is commonly used in the production of drugs and explosives and can also be a byproduct of certain industrial processes. However, it is highly toxic and poses serious health risks to humans, especially if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Exposure to 3-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, organ damage and even death. Therefore, it is important to handle and dispose of this chemical with extreme caution and to adhere to safety guidelines and regulations when working with it.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H6N2O5/c1-4-2-7(10)6(9(13)14)3-5(4)8(11)12/h2-3,10H,1H3

Upstream product

• 700-38-9 2-nitro-5-methylphenol 
• 610-25-3 2,4,5-trinitrotoluene 
• 51676-74-5 1-chloro-5-methyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene 
• 5267-27-6 5-amino-2,4-dinitrotoluene 
• 108-39-4 3-methyl-phenol 
• 10544-72-6 dinitrogen tetraoxide 
• 610-39-9 3,4-Dinitrotoluene 
• 619-15-8 2,5-dinitrotoluene 
• 59672-19-4 oxalic acid di-m-tolyl ester 

Downstream Products

• 55229-63-5 2-bromo-3-methyl-4,6-dinitro-phenol 
• 52105-72-3 toluene-4-sulfonic acid-(5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenyl ester) 
• 98953-57-2 5-methyl-2,4-dinitro-phenetole 

Relevant articles and documents

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Cerium(IV) induced oxidative coupling of simple phenols in the presence and absence of hydrogen peroxide: A comparative study of product distribution

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