2-Chloro-5-methylaniline

Synonym(s):6-Chloro-m-toluidine

CAS NO.：95-81-8
Empirical Formula: C7H8ClN
Molecular Weight: 141.6
MDL number: MFCD00007674
EINECS: 202-454-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-15 19:00:21

What is 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline?

Chemical properties

White solid

Chemical properties

The chloromethylanilines are colorless or white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild fishy odor.

The Uses of 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline

2-Chloro-5-methylaniline is used in the synthesis and preparation of acylthiourea derivative for potential used of anti-viral agents against vaccinia and La Crosse viruses.

Potential Exposure

Most of the isomers are used in dyestuff manufacture. The 3-chloro-para isomer is used to kill birds. It is marketed as pelleted bait for control of bird populations.

Shipping

UN2239 Chlorotoluidines, solid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN3429 Chlorotoluidines, liquid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1- Poisonous materials

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers, strong acids; chloroformates, and acid anhydrides, isocyanates, aldehydes forming fire and explosive hazards.

Properties of 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline

Melting point:	31-33°C
Boiling point:	228-230°C
Density	1.1359 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5748 (estimate)
Flash point:	228-230°C
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	2.78±0.10(Predicted)
form	powder to lump
color	White to Almost white
CAS DataBase Reference	95-81-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Chloro-5-methylaniline(95-81-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenamine, 2-chloro-5-methyl- (95-81-8)

Safety information for 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.