p-Nitrotoluene
- CAS Number
- 99-99-0
- HSN Code
- 29042050
- Molecular Formula
- C7H7NO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL3317
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 137.14 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
4-nitrotoluene is a mononitrotoluene that consists of toluene bearing a nitro substituent at the 4-position.
Also known as 4-Nitrotoluene.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3317
- CAS Number
- 99-99-0
- Molecular Formula
- C7H7NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 137.14 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29042050
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 51.7 °C; Boiling point: 238.3 °C; Flash point: 106 °C; 223 °F (Closed cup); Density: 1.1038 at 75 deg/4 °C; Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, chloroform, acetone.
- Appearance
- Yellowish crystals
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- p-Nitrotoluene
- Catalogue No.
- AL3317
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 99-99-0
- EC Number
- 202-808-0
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 611-005-00-0
- Chemical Formula
- C7H7NO2
- HSN Code
- 29042050
- Synonyms
- 4-Nitrotoluene
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Synthetic intermediate in the production of dyes, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Chronic 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 7473 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause skin and eye irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- p-Nitrotoluene
- CAS No.
- 99-99-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, and skin irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Toxic fumes may be released in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Pale yellow
- Odour
- Bitter almond
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- 51.7 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 238.3 °C
- Flash point
- 106 °C; 223 °F (Closed cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Auto-ignition temperature: 450 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable solid
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 1.3 mm Hg at 65 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 4.72 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.1038 at 75 deg/4 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, chloroform, acetone
- Log Pow
- 2.37
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- No data available
- Oxidising properties
- No data available
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Heat contributes to instability.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants and sulfuric acid.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of (nitrogen oxides).
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat ip 940 mg/kg bw; LD50 Rat dermal >750 mg/kg bw; LD50 Rat dermal 16000 mg/kg bw
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 3446
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 3446
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 3446
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 3446
- UN-No. (RID)
- 3446
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- p-Nitrotoluene
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- p-Nitrotoluene
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- p-Nitrotoluene
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- p-Nitrotoluene
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- p-Nitrotoluene
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a building block in dye, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01116
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 137.14 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Melting Point | -14 °C | -13.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | Not more than 1% | 0.8% |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents. |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% For Synthesis grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% For Synthesis | ≥ 98% | m.p. 51.7 °C; b.p. 238.3 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | Not more than 1% | Soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, chloroform, acetone |
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