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HCID 11298Generated: October 23, 2026

2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline

2-AMINO-3-NITROTOLUENE · 6-NITRO-O-TOLUIDINE · 3-NITRO-2-AMINOTOLUENE · 2-Amino-3-nitro toulene · NSC 286 · NSC 52218 · -6-nitroaniL · 6-Nitro-o-tol

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2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.570-24-1
Molecular formulaC7H8N2O2
Average molar mass152.15 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass152.0585775 g/mol
SMILESCc1cccc([N+](=O)[O-])c1N
InChIKeyFCMRHMPITHLLLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID11298
EC No.209-329-6
DTXSIDDTXSID7025631

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP2
Topological polar surface area71.8
Hydrogen bond donors1
Hydrogen bond acceptors3
Rotatable bonds0
Heavy atoms11
Formal charge0
Complexity155
Chemical classesNitrogen Compounds -> Nitroanilines
CosmeticsHair dyeing
SpringerMaterials PropertiesSurface tension
Density1.19 at 212 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than waterwill sink1.19 g/cm3
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)<1mg/l<0.1 g/100 mL at 23 ºC
Melting point199 to 205 °F (NTP, 1992)93-96 °C (lit.)
Physical Description2-methyl-6-nitroaniline appears as orange-yellow prisms or brown granular powder. (NTP, 1992)Orange-yellow or brown solid[CAMEO] Dark red solid[EC: SCCNFP] Dark red crystalline solid[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Boiling point124 °C / 1mmHg
Refractive index1.6276 (estimate)
Flash point110 °C
Storage conditionsKeep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
pKa (acidity coefficient)-0.44±0.25(Predicted)
Physical stateCrystalline Powder
ColorBrownish
BRN1868029
Henry's law constant4.6×101 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Abraham and Jr. (2019)
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsHAIR DYEING
InChI1S/C7H8N2O2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7(5)8)9(10)11/h2-4H,8H2,1H3
InChIKeyFCMRHMPITHLLLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCc1cccc(c1N)[N+]([O-])=O
CAS DataBase Reference570-24-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores1-4
FDA UNIIOUP165YKBC
NIST Chemistry Reference2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline(570-24-1)
EPA Substance Registry System2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline (570-24-1)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH301+H311+H331-H373-H410
GHS precautionary statementsP273-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P314
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard symbolsT,N,Xi
Risk statements (R)23/24/25-33-51/53
Safety statements (S)28-36/37-45-61-28A
UN transport numberUN 2660 6.1/PG 3
Water hazard class (WGK)3
F10
Hazard NoteToxic
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 3 DermalAcute Tox. 3 InhalationAcute Tox. 3 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 2STOT RE 2
Packing groupⅢ
Customs code29214300
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
REACH registrationsInactive
Limited quantities5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P319, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 47 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
Regulatory informationChemical: Benzenamine, 2-methyl-6-nitro-Status: No longer Valid Update: 25-04-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/245956-Nitro-o-toluidine: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other safety informationIMAP assessments - Benzenamine, 2-methyl-6-nitro-: Human health tier II assessment
DOT labelPoison
Fire hazardsFlash point data for this compound are not available, but it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health hazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Hazards summaryA mild skin and eye irritant in rabbits at 3% concentration in 1,2-propanediolNo evidence of skin sensitization in guinea pigsHepatotoxicity observed in 28-day oral studies of ratsNo evidence of embryotoxicity or teratogenicity in rats[EC: SCCNFP] May cause irritationMay induce methemoglobinemiaToxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorptionTargets the blood[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See 2-Nitroaniline.
Reactive groupNitro, Nitroso, Nitrate, and Nitrite Compounds, Organic
Reactivity Profile2-METHYL-6-NITROANILINE is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates, and strong oxidizers. (NTP, 1992)
Air and Water ReactionsThis chemical is sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Insoluble in water.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (100%)Acute toxicity - category 3
Fire fightingFires involving this material can be controlled using a carbon dioxide, dry chemical or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
First aidEYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
Nonfire spill responseSMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If a spill of this chemical occurs, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with acetone and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with acetone to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with acetone followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
Isolation and EvacuationExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
Adverse effectsOccupational hepatotoxin - Secondary hepatotoxins: the potential for toxic effect in the occupational setting is based on cases of poisoning by human ingestion or animal experimentation.
F10
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Water hazard class (WGK)3
UN transport numberUN 2660 6.1/PG 3
Customs code29214300
Risk statements (R)23/24/25-33-51/53
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Hazard symbolsT,N,Xi
hazard_noteToxic
Safety statements (S)28-36/37-45-61-28A
Hazard classIRRITANTAcute Tox. 3 DermalAcute Tox. 3 InhalationAcute Tox. 3 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 2STOT RE 2
Storage class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Packing groupⅢ
GHS hazard statementsH301+H311+H331-H373-H410
Limited quantities5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
REACH registrationsInactive
GHS precautionary statementsP273-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P314

Applications & Uses

Uses

2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline is a compound useful in organic synthesis. Dyes and metabolites, Environmental Testing.

Uses

2-Methyl-6-nitroaniline (cas# 570-24-1) is a compound useful in organic synthesis. Dyes and metabolites, Environmental Testing

General Description

Orange-yellow prisms or brown granular powder.