2-Nitro-4-cresol

Agent Name
2-Nitro-4-cresol
CAS Number
119-33-5
Formula
C7-H7-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Nitro-4-cresol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Nitro-4-methylphenol; 2-Nitro-p-cresol; 4-Hydroxy-3-nitrotoluene; o-Nitro-p-cresol; p-Cresol, 2-nitro-; Phenol, 4-methyl-2-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzene; 4-Methyl-2-nitrophenol; MNPC; [EPA OHM/TADS]
Category
Nitrophenols
Description
Colorless solid; [EPA OHM/TADS] Yellow solid with a phenolic odor; mp = 32-35 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes: May cause kidney and liver injury; [EPA OHM/TADS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Nitrophenol."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000632 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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