5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene

Also known as: 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethylnitrobenzene, 5-tert-Butyl-2-nitro-m-xylene, 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene, Benzene, 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitro-, 1,3-Dimethyl-2-nitro-5-tert-butylbenzene, 1-Nitro-4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylbenzene, 2,6-Dimethyl-4-tert-butylnitrobenzene, 2-Nitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene, 5-tert-Butyl-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzol

5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene (CAS 6279-89-6) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 207.26900 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 279.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.033g/cm3 and a flash point of 106.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 6279-89-6
Jingsj CID: J-1495041-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₇NO₂
Molecular Weight: 207.26900 g/mol
Category: Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	279.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.033g/cm3
Flash Point	106.5ºC
Exact Mass	207.12600
PSA	45.82000
LogP	4.03230
Refractive Index	1.518

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2904209090
Summary	2904209090 derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene?

The CAS number of 5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene is 6279-89-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene?

5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene has molecular formula C12H17NO2 and molecular weight 207.26900 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene?

For 5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene, Upstream Products: 5-tert-Butyl-m-xylene, m-Xylene, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl]ethanone; Downstream Products: 4-(tert-Butyl)-2,6-dimethylaniline, 2-Fluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene, Musk xylene.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "5-(tert-Butyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene (CAS 6279-89-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1495041-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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