| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C8H7NO4 = 181.15 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| CAS RN | 5437-38-7 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87573325 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00007180 |
3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid
Purity : >98.0%(T)
CAS No.: 5437-38-7
EC No.: 226-610-9
EC Name: 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid
ECHA Name: 2-nitro-m-toluic acid
Synonyms:
3-METHYL-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID
5437-38-7
2-Nitro-m-toluic acid
2-Nitro-3-methylbenzoic acid
Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-2-nitro-
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White to Almost white powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 220.0 to 225.0 deg.C |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 223 deg.C |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |  |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statements | P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. |
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Hazard Classification:
Warning!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in CLP notifications this substance
causes serious eye irritation,
causes skin irritation and
may cause respiratory irritation.
