2,5-Dimethylnitrobenzene

• CAT Number: R069778
• CAS Number: 89-58-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 151.165
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,4-DIMETHYL-2-NITROBENZENE
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8(5-6)9(10)11/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: BSFHJMGROOFSRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)[N+](=O)[O-]

2,5-Dimethylnitrobenzene is an aromatic compound featuring two methyl groups and a nitro group attached to a benzene ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals. The nitro group enhances its reactivity in substitution reactions, making it useful in various industrial and research applications. Due to its unique structure, 2,5-dimethylnitrobenzene is often utilized in the development of complex molecules and materials for specialized chemical processes.