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2,5-Dinitrotoluene(Cat No.:M000134)is an organic compound characterized by two nitro groups attached to a toluene base. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of polyurethane foams, explosives, and dyes. The presence of nitro groups on the benzene ring enhances its reactivity, making it suitable for further chemical transformations. While 2,5-dinitrotoluene is valuable in industrial applications, it must be handled with care due to its toxicity and potential environmental impact. This compound plays a critical role in synthesizing materials that require controlled explosive properties or specific chemical structures for dye production.
CAS Number | 619-15-8 |
Synonyms | 2,5-dinitro-toluen;2,5-Dinitrotoluene;2,5-DNT;2-Methyl-1,4-dinitrobenzene;Toluene, 2,5-dinitro-;1-METHYL-2,5-DINITROBENZENE;2,5-Dinitrotoluol;1,4-Dinitro-2-methylbenzene |
Molecular Formula | C7H6N2O4 |
Purity | ≥95% |
IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-1,4-dinitrobenzene |
InChI | InChI=1S/C7H6N2O4/c1-5-4-6(8(10)11)2-3-7(5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3 |
InChIKey | KZBOXYKTSUUBTO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-] |