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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Ortho Nitro Toluene
CAS 88-72-2 · C7H7NO2 · ≥99% Technical
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Ortho Nitro Toluene |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 88-72-2 |
| Molecular formula | C7H7NO2 |
| Molecular weight | 137.14 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | ≥99% Technical |
| Description | Yellow to orange liquid |
| Product group | Nitro Toluene Intermediates |
| Category | Dyes & Dye Intermediates |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Yellow to orange liquid | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Assay | Not less than 99.0 % w/w | 99.49 | Spectrophotometry |
| 4 | Shade | Matching approved standard | Matches standard | Visual / Spectrophotometric |
| 5 | Strength vs. Standard | 100 ± 3 % | 100.6 % | Spectrophotometry |
| 6 | Moisture | Not more than 5.0 % w/w | 1.47 | Gravimetry |
| 7 | Matter Insoluble in Water | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.099 | Gravimetry |
| 8 | Solubility in Water at 60 °C | Not less than 80 g/L | 108 g/L | In-house method |
| 9 | Light Fastness (ISO 105-B02) | Grade 5 – 6 minimum | Grade 6 | ISO 105-B02 |
| 10 | Wash Fastness (ISO 105-C06) | Grade 4 – 5 minimum | Grade 4 | ISO 105-C06 |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Ortho Nitro Toluene and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.