The 2-Nitrotoluene, also known as Toluene, o-nitro-, is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₇NO₂. It belongs to the product categories of Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments; 2-MethyInitrobenzene; Organics; 8000 Series Solidwaste Methods; Analytical Standards; Aromatics Environmental Standards; Chemical Class; Environmental Standards; ExplosivesEPA; Method 8330Alphabetic; N; NA - NIAnalytical Standards; Nitro Compounds Chromatography; Solid WasteMore...Close...;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles. Its EINECS registry number is 201-853-3. With the CAS registry number 88-72-2, its IUPAC name is 1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene. It is a pale yellow liquid with a subtle, characteristic smell. It is non-hygroscopic and noncorrosive.

Physical properties of 2-Nitrotoluene: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.39; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.39; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.39; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 38.61; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 38.61; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 475.745; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 475.745; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.553; (11)Molar Refractivity: 37.623 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 117.55 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 42.65 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.167 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 106.111 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 43.979 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 221.999 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 0.155 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by methylbenzene. This reaction will need reagent mixed acid.

C₆H₅CH₃ + HNO₃ → C₇H₇NO₂ + H₂O

Uses of 2-Nitrotoluene: Typical use of it is in production of pigments, antioxidants, agricultural chemicals, and photographic chemicals. What's more, it can be also used as detection taggants for explosive detection.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical that at low levels can cause damage to health. It may present an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment. In addition, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-]
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO2/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: