2-nitrotoluene
CAS 88-72-2 · C7H7NO2
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
PictogramsHealth hazardIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H350 May cause cancer
- H340 May cause genetic defects
- H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Intermediate
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 2 ppm (11 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 200 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms2-Nitrotoluene · 1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene · O-NITROTOLUENE · o-Nitrotoluol · o-Methylnitrobenzene · 2-Methyl-1-nitrobenzene · Toluene, o-nitro- · 2-Methylnitrobenzene
Molecular weight137.14 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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