2,4-Dichloroaniline

Chemical properties

pale grey or beige-brown to red-brown crystalline. Melting point 63°C, boiling point 245°C, relative density 1.567 (20/4°C), soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether and acids. Slightly soluble in water. The color will be darkened in air.

The Uses of 2,4-Dichloroaniline

2,4-Dichloroaniline is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyestuffs, pigments, and pesticides.

The Uses of 2,4-Dichloroaniline

2,4-Dichloroaniline may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples by ultrasound-assisted ionic liquid dispersive liquid-phase micro-extraction, capillary electrophoresis with electrochemical and fluorescence detection and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), respectively.

The Uses of 2,4-Dichloroaniline

2,4-Dichloroaniline is used as a raw material for the synthesis of anti-infective drug ciprofloxacin, pesticide fungicide Imibenconazole, herbicide (PUMA) and dyes.

Preparation

2,4-Dichloroaniline is synthesized from acetanilide by chlorination and hydrolysis.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,4-dichloroaniline is a dichloroaniline carrying chloro substituents at positions 2 and 4.

General Description

Beige crystals.

Air & Water Reactions

2,4-Dichloroaniline may be sensitive to exposure to air. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2,4-Dichloroaniline is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 2,4-Dichloroaniline are not available. 2,4-Dichloroaniline is probably combustible.