2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
Synonym(s):2-Nitro-m-xylene
- CAS NO.：81-20-9
- Empirical Formula: C8H9NO2
- Molecular Weight: 151.16
- MDL number: MFCD00007181
- EINECS: 201-333-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:21:03
What is 2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene?
Chemical properties
colourless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
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.
General Description
Clear yellow liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases.
Fire Hazard
2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene is combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes ofNOx.
Properties of 2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
| Melting point: | 14-16 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 225 °C744 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.112 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 190 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | neat |
| color | White or Colorless to Yellow |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| BRN | 2046066 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 81-20-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1,3-dimethyl-2-nitro-(81-20-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Nitro-m-xylene (81-20-9) |
Safety information for 2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dimethyl-1-nitrobenzene
| InChIKey | HDFQKJQEWGVKCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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