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4-Methyl-3-nitrophenol

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Fire Potential]

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Hazards]

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
[UN (DOT)]

2446
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

Solid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

78-81
[pKa/pKb]

8.65 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.85
[Product Name]

4-Methyl-3-nitrophenol
[Synonyms]

4-Hydroxy-2-nitrotoluene
3-Nitro-4-methylphenol
3-Nitro-p-cresol
4-Methyl-5-nitrophenol
[CAS]

"CASEN_2042-14-0.htm">2042-14-0
[Formula]

C7H7NO3
[Molecular Weight]

153.13999999999999
[EINECS]

218-044-6
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2046650
[Beilstein Reference]

3-06-00-01384
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, carbon dioxide.
[Decomposition]

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2446
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

III