Description

2,5-Dichlorotoluene (CAS 19398-61-9) is a high-purity aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆Cl₂, widely used in organic synthesis and industrial applications. This colorless to pale yellow liquid (IUPAC name: 1,4-dichloro-2-methylbenzene) exhibits excellent chemical stability with a boiling point of 200-202°C and density of 1.25 g/cm³. Our product is rigorously tested by GC-MS and HPLC to ensure ≥98% purity, packaged under nitrogen atmosphere in amber glass bottles or specialized chemical-resistant containers. Ideal for use as a building block in pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and dye manufacturing. SDS and technical data sheets available upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 19398-61-9
• Complexity: 92.9
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-dichloro-2-methyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: KFAKZJUYBOYVKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 159.9846556
• Molecular Formula: C7H6Cl2
• Molecular Weight: 161.03
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)Cl)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 159.9846556
• Synonyms: 2,5-DICHLOROTOLUENE, 19398-61-9, Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-2-methyl-, Toluene, 2,5-dichloro-, EINECS 243-032-2, NSC 86117, DTXSID2066484, DTXCID4036069, Toluene, 2,5-dichloro-(8CI), 243-032-2, 1,4-Dichloro-2-methylbenzene, 2,5-DCT, NSC86117, Toluene,5-dichloro-, 2,5-dichloro-toluene, 2,5-Dichlorotoluene, 98%, SCHEMBL167920, SCHEMBL231225, Benzene,4-dichloro-2-methyl-, SCHEMBL1005273, SCHEMBL1064066, SCHEMBL2351341, KFAKZJUYBOYVKA-UHFFFAOYSA-, 1,4-Dichloro-2-methylbenzene #, STR04993, CCG-40540, MFCD00000609, NSC-86117, SBB061484, AKOS005146245, AC-14594, DB-044840, A4269, D2157, NS00021804, ST50406295, EN300-75695, 2,5-Dichlorotoluene 100 microg/mL in Methanol, InChI=1/C7H6Cl2/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3

Application

2,5-Dichlorotoluene serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing herbicides, fungicides, and pharmaceutical compounds. It is particularly valuable in the production of chlorinated benzyl derivatives for crop protection chemicals. Researchers utilize this compound in Suzuki coupling reactions and as a precursor for specialty polymers. The methyl and chloro substituents enable selective functionalization in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P273, P280, P370+P378, P391, P403, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flammable liquids – Category 4
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 2
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 2

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