3-Nitrotoluene

3-Nitrotoluene
Names
IUPAC name
1-Methyl-3-nitro-benzene
Other names
m-Nitrotoluene
Identifiers
99-08-1
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ChEBI CHEBI:39931
ChemSpider 21106146
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.480
PubChem 7422
Properties
C7H7NO2
Molar mass 137.14 g·mol−1
Appearance yellow liquid[1]
Odor mild, aromatic[1]
Density 1.1581 g·cm−3 @ 20°C [2]
Melting point 15.5 °C (59.9 °F; 288.6 K)[2]
Boiling point 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)[2]
0.05% (20°C)[1]
Vapor pressure 0.1 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Hazards
Flash point 106 °C; 223 °F; 379 K [1]
Explosive limits 1.6%-?[1]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin][1]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 2 ppm (11 mg/m3) [skin][1]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
200 ppm[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

3-Nitrotoluene or meta-nitrotoluene is a green-yellow liquid. It is used in the manufacture of meta-toluidine.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0463". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. 1 2 3 Lide DR, ed. (2004). CRC handbook of chemistry and physics: a ready-reference book of chemical and physical data (85 ed.). Boca Ratan Florida: CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-0485-7.

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