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methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate

Also known as: methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate, 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester, benzoic acid, 2-methyl-6-nitro-, methyl ester, 6-nitro-2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester

methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate (CAS 61940-22-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H9NO4 and a molecular weight of 195.17200 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 283.4ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.255g/cm3 and a flash point of 126.4ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
61940-22-5
Jingsj CID
J-1331524-7
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight
195.17200 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point283.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.255g/cm3
Flash Point126.4ºC
Exact Mass195.05300
PSA72.12000
LogP2.21300
Refractive Index1.548

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2916399090
Summary2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate?

The CAS number of methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate is 61940-22-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate?

methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate has molecular formula C9H9NO4 and molecular weight 195.17200 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate?

For methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate, Upstream Products: 2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid, iodomethane, 1,1,1-Trimethoxyethane; Downstream Products: Methyl 2-amino-6-methylbenzoate, Methyl 2-bromo-6-methylbenzoate, Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)-6-nitrobenzoate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "methyl 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoate (CAS 61940-22-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1331524-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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