Description

2,6-Dichlorotoluene (CAS No. 118-69-4) is a high-purity aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆Cl₂ and IUPAC name 1,3-dichloro-2-methylbenzene. This colorless to pale yellow liquid is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. With a molecular weight of 161.03 g/mol and a boiling point of approximately 200°C, it exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), making it ideal for research and industrial applications. Proper storage in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area is recommended to maintain its integrity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 118-69-4
• Complexity: 82.9
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6Cl2/c1-5-6(8)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: DMEDNTFWIHCBRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: Log Kow = 4.29
• Exact Mass: 159.9846556
• Molecular Formula: C7H6Cl2
• Molecular Weight: 161.03
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1Cl)Cl
• Monoisotopic Mass: 159.9846556
• Physical Description: Liquid; mp = 2.8 deg C; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Colorless liquid;
• Boiling Point: 198 °C @ 760 mm Hg
• Melting Point: 25.8 °C
• Flash Point: 82 °C
• Solubility: Soluble in chloroform
• Density: 1268.6 kg/cu m @ 20 °C
• Vapor Pressure: 0.35 [mmHg]
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.5507 @ 20 °C/D
• Synonyms: 2,6-DICHLOROTOLUENE, 118-69-4, Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-, Toluene, 2,6-dichloro-, UNII-RVM09757WW, RVM09757WW, DTXSID3040697, HSDB 4020, EINECS 204-269-7, NSC 60722, NSC-60722, AI3-26487, DTXCID1020697, EC 204-269-7, Toluene, 2,6dichloro, Benzene, 1,3dichloro2methyl, Toluene, 2,6-dichloro-(8CI), 204-269-7, dmedntfwihcbrk-uhfffaoysa-n, inchi=1/c7h6cl2/c1-5-6(8)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4h,1h, un2238, 1,3-Dichloro-2-methylbenzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-benzene, 2,6-Dichloro-toluene; 1,3-Dichloro-2-methylbenzene; 2,6-Dichloro-1-methylbenzene; 2,6-Dichlorotoluene; NSC 60722; Isoconazole Impurity 10, NSC60722, Toluene,6-dichloro-, Benzene,dichloromethyl-, SCHEMBL38867, 2 pound not6-Dichlorotoluene, SCHEMBL112040, SCHEMBL180192, Benzene,3-dichloro-2-methyl-, SCHEMBL1005079, SCHEMBL2089136, CHEMBL3182206, 2,6-Dichlorotoluene, >=99%, 1,3-Dichloro-2-methylbenzene #, STR01117, Tox21_302049, MFCD00000576, SBB061469, AKOS009158798, 2,6-Dichlorotoluene, analytical standard, NCGC00163990-01, NCGC00255492-01, CAS-118-69-4, DB-030806, D0422, NS00001271, ST50406294, EN300-30895, 2,6-Dichlorotoluene 100 microg/mL in Methanol, A804075, Q27288309, Z317043666

Application

2,6-Dichlorotoluene serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is widely used in organic chemistry for electrophilic substitution reactions due to its reactive chloromethyl groups. Researchers also employ it as a building block for advanced materials and dyestuffs. Its stability and reactivity make it suitable for cross-coupling reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
• H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P210, P273, P280, P318, P370+P378, P391, P403, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (36.8%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (61.4%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (34.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (54.4%)
• STOT SE 3 (55.3%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (32.5%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (32.5%)

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