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C7H8ClN
141.6 g/mol
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2-Chloro-6-methylaniline

CAS87-63-8EC201-759-2
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Avicide for bird pest control

2-Chloro-6-methylaniline is a chemical compound used as an avicide, specifically for controlling pest bird species such as European starlings and gulls. It is relatively less toxic to other birds and mammals, including humans and pets.

Avicide for bird pest control

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-chloro-6-methylaniline

InChIKey

WFNLHDJJZSJARK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)N

Synonyms (19)
  • 2CM
  • 2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene
  • 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline
  • 2-Methyl-6-chloroaniline
  • 2-chloro-6-methylbenzenamine
  • 3-Chloro-2-aminotoluene
  • 6-CHLORO-2-METHYLANILINE
  • 6-Chlor-ortho-toluidin
  • 6-Chloro-2-toluidine
  • 6-Chloro-o-toluidine
  • 6-Chloro-o-toluidine (NH2=1)
  • 6-chloro-2-methylbenzenamine
  • Dasatinib Impurity W
  • o-Toluidine, 6-chloro-