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| IUPACName =1-methyl-2-nitro-benzene
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| IUPACName = 1-Methyl-2-nitro-benzene
 
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| SystematicName = 1-Methyl-2-nitro-benzene
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| OtherNames = o-Nitrotoluene
 
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| Appearance = Yellow liquid
 
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| Density = 1.161 g/cm<sup>3</sup> (20 °C)
 
| Formula = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>NO<sub>2</sub>
 
| Formula = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>NO<sub>2</sub>
 
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| OtherCompounds = 3-nitrotoluene<br>4-nitrotoluene
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'''2-nitrotoluene''', also known as '''o-nitrotoluene''', is an isomer of mononitrotoluene. It is a yellow, oily liquid that is slightly more dense than water.
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'''2-Nitrotoluene''', also known as '''o-nitrotoluene''', is an isomer of mononitrotoluene. It is a yellow, oily liquid that is slightly more dense than water.
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
 
===Chemical===
 
===Chemical===
Through many different methods, 2-nitrotoluene is oxidized to [[2-nitrobenzaldehyde]] which is a direct precursor to [[indigo]] dye.<br>
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Through many different methods, 2-nitrotoluene is oxidized to [[2-nitrobenzaldehyde]] which is a direct precursor to [[indigo dye]].<br>
 
The nitro group on 2-nitrotoluene may be reduced to yield [[2-methylaniline]] (2-toluidine).
 
The nitro group on 2-nitrotoluene may be reduced to yield [[2-methylaniline]] (2-toluidine).
  
 
===Physical===
 
===Physical===
2-nitrotoluene is a yellow, oily liquid. It has a strong, aromatic odor resembling almonds.
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2-Nitrotoluene is a yellow, oily liquid. It has a strong odor resembling almonds, typical of nitrated aromatic compounds.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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==Preparation==
 
==Preparation==
A mixture of mononitrotoluene isomers can be prepared from the [[nitration]] of [[toluene]] between -10º and 30º C. Lower temperatures result in little or no reaction, while higher temperatures will result in double nitration forming dinitrotoluenes. <br>
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A mixture of mononitrotoluene isomers can be prepared from the [[nitration]] of [[toluene]] between -10 ºC and 30 ºC. Lower temperatures result in little or no reaction, while higher temperatures will result in double nitration forming dinitrotoluenes. <br>
 
'''Relevant thread:''' [https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=29111 Preparation of Mononitrotoluenes (o-, p-)]
 
'''Relevant thread:''' [https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=29111 Preparation of Mononitrotoluenes (o-, p-)]
  
 
==Projects==
 
==Projects==
*Make indigo
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*Make [[indigo dye]]
 
*Make di- and trinitrotoluene
 
*Make di- and trinitrotoluene
  
 
==Handling==
 
==Handling==
 
===Safety===
 
===Safety===
2-nitrotoluene is quite toxic and a suspected carcinogen. It must be handled with care, and should be used only in a fume hood. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling its vapors.
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2-Nitrotoluene is quite toxic and a suspected carcinogen. It must be handled with care, and should be used only in a fume hood. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling its vapors.
  
 
===Storage===
 
===Storage===
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===Disposal===
 
===Disposal===
2-nitrotoluene can be safely destroyed with Fenton's reagent.
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2-Nitrotoluene can be destroyed by burning it. This must be done outside, as burning it will give off soot, carbon monoxide and other harmful fumes.
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2-Nitrotoluene can be safely destroyed with Fenton's reagent. However, it is best to add very small amounts of the compound, preferably dilute, as the destruction is exothermic and may aerosolize other aromatic compounds created from the incomplete Fenton oxidation. Using a [[Ultraviolet lamp|UV lamp]] will improve the performance of the neutralization process.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
[https://www.fishersci.com/shop/msdsproxy?productName=AC129030010&productDescription=2-NITROTOLUENE%2C+99%2B%25+1LT&catNo=AC12903-0010&vendorId=VN00032119&storeId=10652 MSDS]
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*[https://www.fishersci.com/shop/msdsproxy?productName=AC129030010&productDescription=2-NITROTOLUENE%2C+99%2B%25+1LT&catNo=AC12903-0010&vendorId=VN00032119&storeId=10652 MSDS]
 
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
 
===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===
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[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
 
[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
 
[[Category:Organic compounds]]
 
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[[Category:Aromatic compounds]]
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[[Category:Nitro compounds]]
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[[Category:Nitroaromatics]]
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[[Category:Liquids]]
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[[Category:Carcinogenic]]

Latest revision as of 15:45, 28 December 2023

2-Nitrotoluene
2-nitrotoluene structure-2.png
Names
IUPAC name
1-Methyl-2-nitro-benzene
Systematic IUPAC name
1-Methyl-2-nitro-benzene
Other names
o-Nitrotoluene
Properties
C6H4CH3NO2
Molar mass 137.14
Appearance Yellow liquid
Odor Weak, aromatic
Density 1.161 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point −10.4 °C (13.3 °F; 262.8 K)
Boiling point 222 °C (432 °F; 495 K)
0.0609 g/100 ml (20 °C)
0.065 m/100 ml (30 °C)
Solubility Miscible with benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol, petroleum ether
Vapor pressure 0.1 mmHg (20 °C)
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Flash point 106 °C (223 °F; 379 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
891 mg/kg (rat, oral)
970 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
1,750 mg/kg (rabbit, oral)
Related compounds
Related compounds
3-nitrotoluene
4-nitrotoluene
Trinitrotoluene
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2-Nitrotoluene, also known as o-nitrotoluene, is an isomer of mononitrotoluene. It is a yellow, oily liquid that is slightly more dense than water.

Properties

Chemical

Through many different methods, 2-nitrotoluene is oxidized to 2-nitrobenzaldehyde which is a direct precursor to indigo dye.
The nitro group on 2-nitrotoluene may be reduced to yield 2-methylaniline (2-toluidine).

Physical

2-Nitrotoluene is a yellow, oily liquid. It has a strong odor resembling almonds, typical of nitrated aromatic compounds.

Availability

Nitrotoluenes are not available in any consumer products due to being toxic and possibly carcinogenic, and are not found in nature.

Preparation

A mixture of mononitrotoluene isomers can be prepared from the nitration of toluene between -10 ºC and 30 ºC. Lower temperatures result in little or no reaction, while higher temperatures will result in double nitration forming dinitrotoluenes.
Relevant thread: Preparation of Mononitrotoluenes (o-, p-)

Projects

Handling

Safety

2-Nitrotoluene is quite toxic and a suspected carcinogen. It must be handled with care, and should be used only in a fume hood. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling its vapors.

Storage

A glass bottle with a tight fitting, chemical resistant cap is sufficient for containing 2-nitrotoluene. For better safety, store the bottle inside of another larger container to limit exposure.

Disposal

2-Nitrotoluene can be destroyed by burning it. This must be done outside, as burning it will give off soot, carbon monoxide and other harmful fumes.

2-Nitrotoluene can be safely destroyed with Fenton's reagent. However, it is best to add very small amounts of the compound, preferably dilute, as the destruction is exothermic and may aerosolize other aromatic compounds created from the incomplete Fenton oxidation. Using a UV lamp will improve the performance of the neutralization process.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads