Chemical Structure: 4-Nitrophenol (p-nitrophenol) is a phenolic compound with a nitro group (-NO) attached to the benzene ring at the position opposite the hydroxyl group (-OH).
Appearance: It appears as a white to light yellow crystalline solid.
CAS Number: 100-02-7.
Chemical Formula: C6H5NO3.
Uses:
Manufacturing: Used in the production of insecticides, drugs, and synthetic colors.
Other Applications: Used to make drugs, fungicides, dyes, and darken leather.
Other Properties:
Melting Point: 110-114 C.
Boiling Point: 279 C.
Molar Mass: 139.11 g/mol.
Density: 1.48 g/cm3 (20 C).
Flash Point: 169.0 C.
Ignition temperature: 510 C.