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2-Chlorotoluene, 98%
Description
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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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.

Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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