CAS 91-23-6 · Ortho Nitroanisole

Ortho Nitroanisole: direct from source to Europe

Ortho Nitroanisole (CAS 91-23-6) is a pale yellow low-melting solid, the ortho isomer of nitroanisole, used as the principal intermediate for o-anisidine and downstream azo pigments and dyes.

  • COA, SDS & TDS with every batch
  • REACH status confirmed before quote
  • Samples available for qualification
Purityup to 99%+GC purity, premium grade
Lead time3 – 6 weeksOrigin to European port
FormSolid25 kg bags to bulk
Response1 business dayQuotation after receiving your spec
Product identification

Ortho Nitroanisole: names, synonyms and identifiers

Buyers search for this material under several names. Whichever one appears on your specification, purchase order or REACH dossier, it is the same compound: Ortho Nitroanisole, CAS 91-23-6.

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  • Premium grade with GC purity 99%+ available
  • TDS and SDS supplied with every shipment
Common name
Ortho Nitroanisole
Synonyms
o-Nitroanisole · 2-Nitroanisole · 1-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzene
CAS number
91-23-6
Formula / MW
C7H7NO3  /  153.14 g/mol
Chemical family
Nitroanisole
HS code
2909 (ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). Confirm the full code with your broker.

⚠ Not the same as Meta Nitroanisole (555-03-3) or Para Nitroanisole (100-17-4). Always match CAS 91-23-6.

Technical data

Ortho Nitroanisole physical and chemical properties

Key parameters for process engineering, safety planning and storage design. Values are typical; always verify against the current TDS for your lot.

Appearance
Pale yellow low-melting solid
May appear liquid in warm storage
Melting point
9–10 °C
Often supplied as a liquid
Boiling point
Approx. 273 °C
Typical value
Molecular weight
153.14
g/mol
Molecular formula
C7H7NO3
Nitroanisole
Solubility
Very low in water
Soluble in common organic solvents
Physical form
Low-melting solid / liquid
Depends on storage temperature
Storage
Cool & dry
Closed container, away from light and reducing agents
Quality & specification

Ortho Nitroanisole grade specifications: standard vs premium

Two grades are offered so your process chemist or quality team can pick what suits downstream requirements. COA parameters are confirmed before every shipment.

Parameter
Standard grade
Premium grade
Test method / note
GC purity
≥ 98.0%
≥ 99.0%
GC area %
Meta + para isomer
≤ 1.0%
≤ 0.3%
GC
Moisture
≤ 0.2%
≤ 0.1%
Karl Fischer titration
Colour (APHA, molten)
≤ 150
≤ 60
APHA / Pt-Co scale
Appearance
Pale yellow low-melting solid
Pale yellow low-melting solid
Visual check

All values are specification limits, not guaranteed minima. Actual COA figures for your lot are provided before dispatch. Non-standard specifications are available on enquiry.

Applications

Where Ortho Nitroanisole is used

Typical end uses and synthesis routes for European manufacturers, toll processors and laboratories.

o-Anisidine intermediate

Catalytic or chemical reduction to o-anisidine.

Azo pigment intermediate

Feed for Pigment Red and Pigment Orange families via o-anisidine.

Dye intermediate

Building block for azo and disperse dyes.

Custom synthesis

Starting material for contract synthesis of nitroanisole derivatives.

Packaging & logistics

Packed to your site, documented for customs

Ortho Nitroanisole is handled as a dangerous good. Every shipment leaves with UN-approved packaging, CLP labelling and the full document set for European import.

Bags

25 kg bags

UN-approved bags or lined fibre packs on pallets, suitable for FCL and LCL.

25 kg net
Drums

200 kg drums

UN-approved steel or fibre drums for higher volume users.

200 kg net
Bulk

Jumbo bags / bulk

Bulk bags for high-volume users, supplied on request for suitable receiving sites.

On request
Document set included: Bill of lading · Commercial invoice · Packing list · Certificate of analysis (COA) · Safety data sheet (SDS) · Dangerous goods declaration (IMDG/ADR) · Certificate of origin · Other certificates on request
Common questions

Ortho Nitroanisole: frequently asked questions

Quick answers for European buyers. For anything else, email source@cheloragroup.com.

It is also sold as o-Nitroanisole, 2-Nitroanisole, 1-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzene. All refer to CAS 91-23-6. Confirm the CAS number with any supplier before ordering.

Price depends on grade, volume, packing, Incoterm and destination port, and moves with raw material markets. Send us your requirement and we will quote in EUR or USD with a landed-cost breakdown, usually within one business day.

Ortho Nitroanisole (CAS 91-23-6) is a pale yellow low-melting solid, the ortho isomer of nitroanisole, used as the principal intermediate for o-anisidine and downstream azo pigments and dyes.

Standard grade offers 98.0% minimum GC purity. Premium grade offers 99.0% minimum with lower isomer content and better colour. Premium is recommended for o-anisidine reduction routes needing tight impurity control.

The isomers differ in the position of the nitro group relative to the methoxy group. Ortho (91-23-6) gives o-anisidine on reduction, the isomer most widely used for azo pigments, while meta (555-03-3) and para (100-17-4) feed different routes. Order by CAS to get the isomer you need.

Nitroanisoles can face REACH and other restrictions depending on use. We confirm the current status for your application before quoting.

Store in closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated place, away from light, strong reducing agents and oxidisers. Use within the shelf life stated on the COA and TDS.

It is treated as a dangerous good (class and UN number per SDS; always confirm on the current SDS). We pack it in UN-approved containers, apply CLP labels and ship through licensed forwarders under IMDG for sea and ADR for European road.

Yes. Laboratory and pilot samples are supplied with a COA and SDS so your team can qualify the grade. Mention sample needs in your enquiry.

REACH status is confirmed before we quote. We advise on importer-of-record arrangements and whether the substance is registered for your use. Send your use descriptor and we will confirm.

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