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2,6-Dichlorotoluene

  • CAS NO.:118-69-4
  • Empirical Formula: C7H6Cl2
  • Molecular Weight: 161.03
  • MDL number: MFCD00000576
  • EINECS: 204-269-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:52
2,6-Dichlorotoluene Structural

What is 2,6-Dichlorotoluene?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid

The Uses of 2,6-Dichlorotoluene

2,6-Dichlorotoluene is an important organic intermediate. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field.

Preparation

2,6-Dichlorotoluene is obtained from the Sandmeyer reaction on 2-amino-6-chlorotoluene, ring chlorination and desulfonylation of p-toluene sulfonyl chloride, and from the chlorination and dealkylation of 4-tert-butyltoluene or 3,5-di-tert-butyltoluene.

Purification Methods

Fractionally distil it and collect the middle fraction. [Beilstein 5 IV 815.]

Properties of 2,6-Dichlorotoluene

Melting point: 2 °C
Boiling point: 196-203 °C(lit.)
Density  1.254 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  34Pa at 25℃
refractive index  n20/D 1.55(lit.)
Flash point: 82 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Soluble in benzene, toluene and other organic solvents.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Water Solubility  24 mg/L (20 oC) insoluble
BRN  1907194
CAS DataBase Reference 118-69-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-(118-69-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,6-Dichlorotoluene (118-69-4)

Safety information for 2,6-Dichlorotoluene

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dichlorotoluene

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