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C7H8ClN
141.6 g/mol
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4-Chloro-2-toluidine

CAS95-69-2EC202-441-6
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Intermediate for azo dyes and pigments

4-Chloro-2-toluidine, also known as p-chloro-o-toluidine, is an aromatic amine historically used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes and pigments. According to the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the U.

Intermediate for azo dyes and pigmentsIntermediate for the manufacture of chlordimeform (an acaricide and insecticide)

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Safety Reference

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Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-chloro-2-methylaniline

InChIKey

CXNVOWPRHWWCQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

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

Synonyms (55)
  • 2-Amino-5-chlorotoluene
  • 2-Methyl-4-chloroaniline
  • 3-Chloro-6-aminotoluene
  • 4-CHLORO-O-TOLUIDINE
  • 4-Chloro-2-methylaniline
  • 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzenamine
  • 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzeneamine
  • 4-Chloro-2-toluidine
  • 4-Chloro-6-methylaniline
  • 4-Chloro-ortho-toluidine
  • 4-chloro-2-methylphenylamine
  • 4-chloro-o-methylaniline
  • 5-Chloro-2-aminotoluene
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  • aniline, 4-chloro-2-methyl-
  • o-Toluidine, 4-chloro-
  • p-Chloro-o-toluidine