2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol (CAS 5428-54-6)
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2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol (2M5NP), classified as a nitrophenol, is an organic compound with diverse applications. This colorless compound possesses water solubility and emits a pungent odor. 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol serves as a model compound for studying the reactivity of nitrophenols in different reactions. Additionally, it has been employed to examine the environmental impact of nitrophenols and their potential as pollutants. Being a weak acid, 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol readily undergoes hydrolysis when in contact with water. This hydrolysis reaction yields 2-methylphenol and nitrate. The 2-methylphenol, itself a weak acid, further undergoes hydrolysis to produce methanol and phenol. Subsequently, the phenol is oxidized to form formic acid and carbon dioxide. The nitrate ion undergoes oxidation to yield nitric acid, which further oxidizes to form nitrous acid and nitric oxide. These transformations highlight the complex behavior of 2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol in aqueous systems.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Methyl-5-nitrophenol, 5 g | sc-275034 | 5 g | $68.00 |