4-Nitroanisole

HCID 7485CAS 100-17-4

Basic information

Standard SMILES
COc1ccc([N+](=O)[O-])cc1
InChIKey
BNUHAJGCKIQFGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C7H7NO3
Average molar mass
153.14 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
153.04259308

Overview

Para-Nitroanisole can cause cancer according to California Labor Code.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
4-Nitroanisole
IUPAC
1-methoxy-4-nitrobenzene
English name
4-Nitroanisole
Molecular formula
C7H7NO3
Molecular weight
153.14

Names & synonyms

4-Nitroanisole1-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzene100-17-4P-NITROANISOLE4-MethoxynitrobenzeneBenzene, 1-methoxy-4-nitro-p-MethoxynitrobenzeneAnisole, p-nitro-4-Nitrophenyl methyl ether4-Methoxy-1-nitrobenzene4-Nitro-1-methoxybenzeneMethyl 4-nitrophenyl ether
Show more names
Nitroanisole4-Nitroanisolp-NitroanisolPARA-NITROANISOLE4-Nitroanisole,98%p-nitro-anisol
p-NitromethoxybenzeneMethyl p-nitrophenyl etherG989Z7WOLHDTXSID9059208NSC-55074-NITROMETHOXYBENZENECHEBI:1911P-NITROBENZENE METHYL ETHER

Database identifiers

CAS
100-17-4
PubChem CID
7485
DTXSID
DTXSID9059208
ChEMBL
CHEMBL57537
ChEBI
CHEBI:1911
UNII
G989Z7WOLH
EC Number
202-825-3
Nikkaji
J4.003G

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
2
Topological polar surface area
55.1 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3
Rotatable bonds
1
Heavy atoms
11

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesNitrogen Compounds -> Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
SpringerMaterials Properties13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum
LogP2.05
Vapor Pressure0.01 [mmHg]
Physical DescriptionSolid; [Merck Index] Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
51 · 51-53 °C
Boiling point
260 °C · 260 °C
Density
1.233 g/mL · 1.233 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
1.503 · 1.5030 (estimate)
Flash point
130 °C · 130 °C
form
Crystals

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 6 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 25% (3 of 12) of reports.

Warning

H341 (66.7%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]

P203, P273, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 12 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Danger

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-nitro-

Hazard Traits - Carcinogenicity

Other Safety InformationEvaluation - Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-nitro-
Hazards Summary · 1 item

Causes fatty liver degeneration in oral lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] A strong oxidizing agent; May cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; [CAMEO] May cause irritation; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See o-Nitroanisole.

DOT Hazard Classification · 4 items

Nitroanisole, liquid

UN2730

Div 6.1 Poisonous materials (49 eCFR § 173.132)

PG III: the degree of danger presented by the material is minor

Hazard Classes and Categories · 4 items

Muta. 2 (66.7%)

Self-reactive substances and mixtures - Type G

Carcinogenicity - Category 1B

Carcinogenicity - Category 1B

Toxicology

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.
Carcinogen Classification · 5 items

para-Nitroanisole

Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans

Volume 123: (2020) Some Nitrobenzenes and Other Industrial Chemicals

2020 online

2018

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
BZ8800000
ridadr
UN 3458 6.1/PG III (NITROANISOLES, SOLID)
hs_code
29093090

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Metabolism/Metabolites4-nitroanisole has known human metabolites that include 4-Nitrophenol.

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as a dye intermediate and for organic synthesis; [ChemIDplus]
General Manufacturing InformationBenzene, 1-methoxy-4-nitro-: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items

Useso-Isomer as dye intermediate; in organic syntheses.

Uses4-Nitroanisole is an intermediate in the manufacture of azo dyes. A toxic organic pollutant and a risk factor for urinary bladder cancer in humans.

General DescriptionA light red or amber-colored liquid or crystals. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals.

Preparation methods

PreparationProduced from p-nitrochlorobenzene by methoxylation.

Suppliers13 total

江苏艾康生物医药研发有限公司025-5885952 15955137747 · [email protected]
广东大小化工有限公司1866-171603 18666171603 · [email protected]
四川库利南科技有限公司400-1166-196 18981987031 · [email protected]
北京京土恒盛化工科技有限公司00-13911456598 13911456598 · [email protected]
成都零六生物科技有限公司400-1166-196 13458535857 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 4-nitroanisole is a member of the class of 4-nitroanisoles that is anisole in which one the hydrogen meta to the methoxy group is replaced by a nitro group.

Related reactions

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