3-Chloro-4-methylaniline

Chemical properties

brown solid

Chemical properties

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

The Uses of 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline

2-Chloro-4-aminotoluene has been used in the preparation of 2-chloro-4-cyanotoluene by Sandmeyer reaction with cuprous cyanide.

Definition

ChEBI: A monochloroaniline that is p-toluidine in which one of the hydrogens that is meta to the amino group is replaced by a chlorine.

General Description

Brown solid with a mild odor.

Air & Water Reactions

May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

3-Chloro-4-methylaniline may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline may react with oxidizing agents. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is also incompatible with reducing agents.

Fire Hazard

3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is combustible.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl and NOx. See also other chloro toluidme entries.

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.