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4-Methyl-5-nitrocatechol

Catalog No. M323730 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 68906-21-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 174041

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene-1,2-diol
IUPAC Traditional name
4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene-1,2-diol
Synonyms
MNC
4-Methyl-5-nitro-1,2-benzenediol
5-Nitro-4-homopyrocatechol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 68906-21-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Yellow to Orange Solid
Melting Point >167°C (dec.)
Solubility Ethyl Acetate
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
MNC is on the metabolic pathway for 2,4-Dinitotoluene degradation.

REFERENCES

  • Spangoord, R.J., et al.: App. and Environ. Microbiology, 57, 11, 3200 (1991)