CAS 3463-36-3

1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3-nitrobenzene

Description:

1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3-nitrobenzene is an aromatic compound characterized by a benzene ring substituted with four methyl groups and one nitro group. Its molecular structure features a nitro group (-NO2) positioned at the 3rd carbon of the benzene ring, while the methyl groups are located at the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th positions. This compound is typically a yellow to orange crystalline solid, exhibiting moderate solubility in organic solvents. It is known for its stability under standard conditions but may undergo nitration or other electrophilic substitution reactions due to the presence of the nitro group. The presence of multiple methyl groups contributes to its hydrophobic character and influences its physical properties, such as melting and boiling points. Additionally, 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl-3-nitrobenzene is of interest in various chemical syntheses and may have applications in materials science and organic chemistry research. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as nitro compounds can be hazardous.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-6-5-7(2)9(4)10(8(6)3)11(12)13/h5H,1-4H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WNDZFRDJVLAHBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)(=O)C1=C(C)C(C)=CC(C)=C1C

Synonyms:

• Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl-3-nitro-
• 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylnitrobenzene
• 3-Nitrodurene
• Nitrodurene
• 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3-nitrobenzene