C7H6Cl2
161.03 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
2,4-DICHLOROTOLUENE
CAS95-73-8EC202-445-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Herbicide intermediate and high-boiling solvent
2,4-Dichlorotoluene is a clear, colorless liquid used primarily as a high-boiling solvent and an intermediate in the production of herbicides and other industrial chemicals.
Herbicide intermediateHigh-boiling solventIntermediate for organic synthesis
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CAS 95-73-8
Related Compounds
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Referencestereoisomer of
2,4-DICHLOROTOLUENE-3,5,6-D3
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Deuterated agrochemical reference standard
Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H227
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,4-dichloro-1-methylbenzene
InChIKey
FUNUTBJJKQIVSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)Cl)Cl
Synonyms (11)
- 2 pound not4-Dichlorotoluene
- 2,4-DCT
- 2,4-DICHLOROTOLUENE
- 2,4-Dichloro-1-methylbenzene
- 2,4-Diclorotoluene
- 2,4-dichloromethylbenzene
- 4,6-dichlorotoluene
- Benzene,4-dichloro-1-methyl-
- Toluene, 2,4-dichloro-