Product Identification
【Product Name】4-Methyl-3-nitrophenol
【Synonyms】3-Nitro-4-methylphenol；3-硝基-4-甲基苯酚
【CAS】2042-14-0
【Formula】C7H7NO3
【Molecular Weight】153.13999999999999
【EINECS】218-044-6
【Beilstein/Gmelin】2046650
【Beilstein Reference】3-06-00-01384

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】Solid.
【Solubility in water】Insoluble
【Melting Point】78-81℃
【pKa/pKb】8.65 (pKa)
【Partition Coefficient】1.85

First Aid Measures
【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.

Handling and Storage
【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.

Hazards Identification
【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

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【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.

Fire Fighting Measures
【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 ily.

Accidental Release Measures
【Small spills/leaks】Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity
【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.

Transport Information
【UN Number】2446
【Hazard Class】6.1
【Packing Group】III