Chemical Properties
orange to orange-brown fine crystalline powder
Uses
4-Methyl-2-nitroaniline is used as a red azo dye.
Preparation
4-Methyl-2-nitrobenzenamine in oblate sulfuric acid and saponification.
Definition
ChEBI: A C-nitro compound in which the nitro compound is ortho to the amino group and meta to the methyl group of p-toluidine.
Production Methods
N-Acetyl-p-toluidine is nitrated with mixed acid, and the quenched reaction mixture is heated and hydrolyzed to 3-nitro-p-toluidine.
General Description
Red crystals or bright orange powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
4-Methyl-2-nitroaniline is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates, and strong oxidizers .
Fire Hazard
4-Methyl-2-nitroaniline is combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable