3-Nitrotoluene

3-Nitrotoluene or meta-nitrotoluene is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4NO2. It is one of three isomers of nitrotoluene. A yellow liquid, it is used in the manufacture of meta-toluidine, which is an intermediate in the production of various dyes.

3-Nitrotoluene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methyl-3-nitrobenzene
Other names
m-Nitrotoluene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.480
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
  • O=[N+]([O-])c1cccc(C)c1
Properties
C7H7NO2
Molar mass 137.138 g·mol−1
Appearance yellow liquid
Odor mild, aromatic
Density 1.1581 g·cm−3 @ 20°C
Melting point 15.5 °C (59.9 °F; 288.6 K)
Boiling point 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
0.05% (20°C)
Vapor pressure 0.1 mmHg (20°C)
-72.71·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point 106 °C; 223 °F; 379 K
Explosive limits 1.6%-?
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 2 ppm (11 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
200 ppm
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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