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Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate

Also known as: 2,4-Dinitrophenylacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)acetate, Methyl 2,4-dinitrobenzeneacetate, methyl 2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)ethanoate, Benzeneacetic acid, 2,4-dinitro-, methyl ester, 2,4-dinitrophenylaceticacidmethylester, 2.4-Dinitro-phenylessigsaeure-methylester, BEN173

Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate (CAS 58605-12-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H8N2O6 and a molecular weight of 240.17000 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 362ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.447g/cm3 and a flash point of 168.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
58605-12-2
Jingsj CID
J-26842-8
Molecular Formula
C9H8N2O6
Molecular Weight
240.17000 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point362ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.447g/cm3
Flash Point168.5ºC
Exact Mass240.03800
PSA117.94000
LogP2.26490
Refractive Index1.581
Storage Conditions2-8℃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate is 58605-12-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate?

Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate has molecular formula C9H8N2O6 and molecular weight 240.17000 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate?

For Methyl 2,4-dinitrophenylacetate, Upstream Products: 2,4-Dinitrophenylacetic acid, (Trimethylsilyl)diazomethane, Methanol; Downstream Products: 6-Nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one, 2-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzonitrile, 4-Amino-2-methoxybenzonitrile.

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