o-Nitro toluene, AR

Name: o-Nitro toluene, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046685

About o-Nitro toluene, AR

o-Nitro toluene is a nitrogen-functional building block (AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 88-72-2. With the molecular formula C7H7NO2, it has a molar mass of 137.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene. It is also known as 2-Nitrotoluene or o-Nitrotoluol.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, o-Nitro toluene is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	o-Nitro toluene, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046685
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	AR
HSN code	29042030
InChIKey	PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	6944

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	45.8 Å²
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

Synthesis

o-Nitro toluene, 98%

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

VQ-009897

Frequently asked questions

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

The CAS Registry Number of o-Nitro toluene, AR 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, AR?

o-Nitro toluene, AR 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, AR can I order?

We supply o-Nitro toluene, AR in AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of o-Nitro toluene, AR 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, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. o-Nitro toluene, AR is classified as hazardous, 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.