o-Nitro toluene, 98%

Name: o-Nitro toluene, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009897

About o-Nitro toluene, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies o-Nitro toluene (Synthesis grade), a nitrogen-functional building block registered under CAS number 88-72-2 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C7H7NO2 and its molecular weight is 137.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene. Alternative names: 2-Nitrotoluene and o-Nitrotoluol.

It is supplied as a light yellow to orange liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -4 to -3 °C and a density of 1.163 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates, heterocycle construction and fine chemical synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL and 5 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	o-Nitro toluene, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009897
CAS Number	88-72-2
IUPAC name	1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₇NO₂
Molecular weight	137.14 g/mol
Exact mass	137.0477
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29042030
InChIKey	PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	6944

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Light yellow to orange liquid
Melting point	-4 to -3 °C
Density	1.163 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	45.8 Å²
UN number	UN 1664
Synonyms	2-Nitrotoluene, o-Nitrotoluol, o-Methylnitrobenzene, 2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene, Toluene, o-nitro-, 2-Methylnitrobenzene, 2-Nitrotoluol, ortho-Nitrotoluol, Benzene, 1-methyl-2-nitro-, ortho-nitrotoluene, o-mononitrotoluene, 1-methyl-2-nitro-benzene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 88-72-2

AR

o-Nitro toluene, AR

CAS: 88-72-2
Formula: C₇H₇NO₂
MW: 137.14 g/mol

VQ-046685

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of o-Nitro toluene, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of o-Nitro toluene, 98% is 88-72-2. It is also known as 2-Nitrotoluene, o-Nitrotoluol, o-Methylnitrobenzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of o-Nitro toluene, 98%?

o-Nitro toluene, 98% has the molecular formula C7H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 137.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of o-Nitro toluene, 98% can I order?

We supply o-Nitro toluene, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with o-Nitro toluene, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of o-Nitro toluene, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can o-Nitro toluene, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. o-Nitro toluene, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1664), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.