p-Nitro toluene, 98%

Name: p-Nitro toluene, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009901

About p-Nitro toluene, 98%

Listed under CAS 99-99-0, p-Nitro toluene is a nitrogen-functional building block available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C7H7NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 137.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene. It is also known as 4-Nitrotoluene or p-Nitrotoluene.

In its supplied form it is yellow to orange powder or crystals or powder or chunks. Literature values give a melting point of 52-54 °C and a density of 1.392 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates, heterocycle construction and fine chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies p-Nitro toluene in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	p-Nitro toluene, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009901
CAS Number	99-99-0
IUPAC name	1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₇NO₂
Molecular weight	137.14 g/mol
Exact mass	137.0477
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29042040
InChIKey	ZPTVNYMJQHSSEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	7473

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystals or powder or chunks
Melting point	52-54 °C
Density	1.392 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	45.8 Å²
UN number	UN 3446
Synonyms	4-Nitrotoluene, p-Nitrotoluene, 4-Nitrotoluol, 4-Methylnitrobenzene, Benzene, 1-methyl-4-nitro-, Toluene, p-nitro-, p-Methylnitrobenzene, para-Nitrotoluol, para-nitrotoluene, p-nitrophenylmethane, Nitrotoluene, p-, 1-methyl-4-nitro-benzene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P319, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, 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

Frequently asked questions

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

The CAS Registry Number of p-Nitro toluene, 98% is 99-99-0. It is also known as 4-Nitrotoluene, p-Nitrotoluene, 4-Nitrotoluol.

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

p-Nitro toluene, 98% has the molecular formula C7H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 137.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene.

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

We supply p-Nitro toluene, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of p-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 p-Nitro toluene, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. p-Nitro toluene, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3446), 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.