The mol-ecule of the title compound, C(8)H(10)N(2)O(2), is nearly planar [maximum deviation of 0.163 (3) Å for one of the O atoms of the NO(2) group]. In the crystal structure, weak inter-molecular N-H⋯N and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds link the mol-ecules into chains, forming R(2) (2)(10) ring motifs.