2-Nitrotoluene
TL;DR: 2-Nitrotoluene (CAS 88-72-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H7NO2 and molecular weight 137.04768 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1-methyl-2-nitrobenzene
Also Known As: 2-Nitrotoluene, 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene, O-NITROTOLUENE, o-Nitrotoluol, o-Methylnitrobenzene
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.04768 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 45.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 137.04768 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 130.0 |
| Melting Point | 14.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 431.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1622 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 223 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1 mmHg at 68 °F ; 0.25 mmHg at 86 °F; 1.6 mmHg at 140 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5472 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | PLAZTCDQAHEYBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Nitrotoluene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Nitrotoluene (CAS 88-72-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A organic building block supplied by CoreyChem, 2-Nitrotoluene (CAS 88-72-2) has the molecular formula C7H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 137.05 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.1622 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as 2-Nitrotoluene and 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene.
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Chemical Property Profile of 2-Nitrotoluene
Property Insights of 2-Nitrotoluene
The XLogP value of 2.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Nitrotoluene. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 45.8 Ų, 2-Nitrotoluene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Nitrotoluene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Nitrotoluene?
The CAS number of 2-Nitrotoluene is 88-72-2.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Nitrotoluene?
The molecular formula of 2-Nitrotoluene is C7H7NO2.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Nitrotoluene?
The molecular weight of 2-Nitrotoluene is 137.04768 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Nitrotoluene?
2-Nitrotoluene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Nitrotoluene...
Where can I buy 2-Nitrotoluene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Nitrotoluene?
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