2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline CAS 99-55-8

Introduction:Basic information about 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline CAS 99-55-8, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline Basic information

Product Name:2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline
Synonyms:SCARLET G BASE;P-NITRO-P-TOLUIDINE;PNOT;TIMTEC-BB SBB007597;1-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrobenzene;2-amino-4-nitrotoluene[qr];2-methyl-5-nitroaniline[qr];2-methyl-5-nitro-benzenamin
CAS:99-55-8
MF:C7H8N2O2
MW:152.15
EINECS:202-765-8
Product Categories:Anilines, Aromatic Amines and Nitro Compounds;Dyes and Pigments;T0001
Mol File:99-55-8.mol

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline Chemical Properties

Melting point 103-106 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 294.61°C (rough estimate)
density 1.2333 (estimate)
refractive index 1.6276 (estimate)
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form Crystalline Powder
pka2.34±0.10(Predicted)
color Ochre to yellow-orange
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
BRN 879021
Exposure limitsACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, chloroformates.
InChI1S/C7H8N2O2/c1-5-2-3-6(9(10)11)4-7(5)8/h2-4H,8H2,1H3
InChIKeyDSBIJCMXAIKKKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCc1ccc(cc1N)[N+]([O-])=O
CAS DataBase Reference99-55-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC3 (Vol. 48) 1990
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzenamine, 2-methyl-5-nitro-(99-55-8)
EPA Substance Registry System2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline (99-55-8)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes T,Xi
Risk Statements 23/24/25-40-52/53
Safety Statements 36/37-45-61
RIDADR UN 2660 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS XU8225000
Hazard Note Irritant
TSCA TSCA listed
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29214300
Storage Class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 3 Dermal
Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 3 Oral
Aquatic Chronic 3
Carc. 2
Hazardous Substances Data99-55-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orl-rat: 574 mg/kg NCIMR* NIH-71-E-2144,73

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline Usage And Synthesis

Description2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline, also known as 5-nitro-o-toluidine, is an intermediate compound in the synthesis of a wide range of azo dyes and is an in vivo metabolic product of 2,4-dinitrotoluene. 
Chemical Properties5-Nitro-o-toluidine is a yellow, crystallinesolid.
Uses2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline may be employed as analytical standard for the surfactant mediated transformations (?254nm) of 2,4-dinitrotoluene.
Uses5-Nitro-o-toluidine is used in the synthesis of numerous dyes.
Preparation2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenamine?in concentrated sulfuric acid nitration.
Preparationo-Toluidine(500 mg, 4.19 mmol) was added with vigorous stirring to a balloon with concentrated sulfuric acid (3.9 ml, 71.4 mmol). The temperature of the reaction is 10 ℃ (salt/ice, cold bath). After that, an acid mixture (0.9 mlHNO3 and 0.9 ml H2SO4) was added to the solution for 2 h. The mixture was placed on ice and basified with NaOH. Finally, 2-methyl-5-nitroaniline was collected by filtration and washed with water.
DefinitionChEBI: A C-nitro compound in which the nitro compound is meta to the amino group and para to the methyl group of o-toluidine.
Air & Water ReactionsInsoluble in water. 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline is sensitive to moisture, light, or prolonged exposure to air.
Reactivity Profile2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.
Fire HazardFlash point data for 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline are not available; however, 2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline is probably combustible.
ToxicologyGenetic toxicity studies for 2-methyl-5-nitroaniline indicate generally positive results in reverse-mutation assays in Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli, and in Syrian hamster embryo (SHE) cell transformation assays; the compound is weaker in potency than other 2,4-dinitrotoluene metabolites. 
Safety ProfileConfirmed carcinogenwith experimental carcinogenic data.Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation datareported. Decomposes exothermically whenheated to 150℃. When heated todecomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.See also NITRO COMPOUNDS OFAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.
CarcinogenicityThereare no data available for evaluating carcinogenic risk tohumans. When 5-nitro-o-toluidine was administered in adietary feeding study to F344 rats (50 or 100 ppm) andB6C3F1 mice (1200 or 2300 ppm) of both sexes, hepatocellularcarcinomas were produced in mice but not in rats.
ShippingUN2660 Nitrotoluidines (mono), Hazard Class:6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.
Purification MethodsAcetylate the aniline, and the acetyl derivative is crystallised to constant melting point; then hydrolyse it with 70% H2SO4 and the free base is regenerated by treatment with NH3 [Bevan et al. J Chem Soc 4284 1956]. [Beilstein 12 H 844. 12 IV 1807.]
IncompatibilitiesIncompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions.Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, acid chlorides; acid anhydrides;chloroformates.
Waste DisposalConsult with environmentalregulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposalpractices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governingstorage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.

2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materialsNitric acid-->o-Toluidine-->2-METHYLACETANILIDE-->2-HYDROXYLAMINO-4-NITROTOLUENE-->Methanimidamide, N,N-dimethyl-N'-(2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)--->Benzoic acid, 4-amino-5-methyl-2-nitro- (9CI)-->2-Bromo-4-nitrotoluene-->2-Iodo-4-nitrotoluene-->2-Methyl-5-nitroaniline
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