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2-Chlorotoluene, 98%

Catalog No. AAB2359622
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Description

CAS: 95-49-8 | C7H7Cl | 126.58 g/mol

2-Chlorotoluene is used for permanganate oxidation to give o-chlorobenzoic acid. It is used in the preparation of 3-chloro-4-methylcatechol and 4-chloro-3-methylcatechol.

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Applications
2-Chlorotoluene is used for permanganate oxidation to give o-chlorobenzoic acid. It is used in the preparation of 3-chloro-4-methylcatechol and 4-chloro-3-methylcatechol.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 95-49-8
Molecular Formula C7H7Cl
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 126.58
MDL Number MFCD00000562
InChI Key IBSQPLPBRSHTTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-chlorotoluene, o-chlorotoluene, benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl, o-tolyl chloride, ortho-chlorotoluene, toluene, o-chloro, 2-methylchlorobenzene, halso 99, 2-chloro-1-methylbenzene, 1-methyl-2-chlorobenzene
PubChem CID 7238
IUPAC Name 1-chloro-2-methylbenzene
SMILES CC1=CC=CC=C1Cl

Specifications

Melting Point -36°C
Density 1.082
Boiling Point 157°C to 159°C
Quantity 100 g
Refractive Index 1.525
UN Number UN2238
Beilstein 1904175
Merck Index 14,2171
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 126.59
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Chlorotoluene
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H226-H332-H361d
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H332
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROTOLUENES
EINECSNumber 202-424-3
RTECSNumber XS9000000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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