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Ortho-Nitrotoluene

Product Description

Ortho-nitrotuluene (ONT) is a toxic, light yellow liquid as produced. It is non-hygroscopic, non-corrosive and exhibits good storage life.

Sales Specifications

Property 

Specification 

Test
Method 
Ortho-Nitrotoluene     99.5% min(dry basis)  G.C. 
M&P Nitrotoluene    0.5% max   G.C. 
Moisture   0.2% max   G.C. 
Toluene   0.1° max   G.C.  

Physical Properties

Structural Formula

CAS Reg. No.   88-72-2 
Empirical Formula C7H7NO2   
Molecular Weight   137.1  
Physical Form @25°C    Liquid 
Color Pale Yellow   
Freezing Point   -2.9°C (-9.3°C) 
Boiling Point    222°C 
Specific Gravity 
    @ 4°C/4°C    
    @ 30°C/4°C 
    @ 100°C/4°C
1.1742 
1.1531 
1.084   
Pounds per gallon @25°C 9.7  
Flash Point °F   223 
Specific Heat cal/mole    48.4 
Heat of Combustion K cal/mole   897  
Heat of Vaporization @25°C cal/gm   73  
Refractive Index @20°C 1.5466   
Viscosity 15°C CPS 2.62   

Marketing & Distribution

First Chemical Corporation markets and distributes its products worldwide from its industrial chemicals complex in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico.

First Chemical ships ONT as a liquid in 55-gallon nonreturnable steel drums with a net weight of 530 pounds (240 kilograms), in tank trucks or tank cars.

First Chemical customer service personnel are available to work with ONT users on all matters relating to the product specifications, performance, shipping, storage, handling and price.

Safety & Environmental Information

All persons handling ONT should be thoroughly familiar with its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which is available from First Chemical Corporation.

NOTICE: The information and data stated herein is to the best of our knowledge and belief true and correct. It is based upon taken from laboratory and reference information available to us. The use of the information contained herein is not to be construed as a license to infringe on any patents or proprietary rights of First Chemical Corporation or others who may hold these rights. Any use of the product or information contained herein should be based on the user's individual appraisal and investigation and First Chemical Corporation makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, in this product data sheet.