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2-Nitro-m-xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L05546.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Nitro-m-xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L05546.22
100 g, Each
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also known as L05546-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
81-20-9
IUPAC Name
1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
InChI Key
HDFQKJQEWGVKCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC(C)=C1[N+]([O-])=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear pale yellow to yellow to orange
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Refractive Index
1.5215-1.5245 @ 20°C
Form
Liquid

Description

2-Nitro-m-xylene is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of Direct Violet 7 and solvent Red 26. Further, it is used in the petrochemical industry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Nitro-m-xylene is employed as a pharmaceutical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of Direct Violet 7 and solvent Red 26. Further, it is used in the petrochemical industry.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

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