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2-Chlorotoluene, 98%
Description
2-Chlorotoluene is used for permanganate oxidation to give o-chlorobenzoic acid. It is used in the preparation of 3-chloro-4-methylcatechol and 4-chloro-3-methylcatechol.
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2-Chlorotoluene is used for permanganate oxidation to give o-chlorobenzoic acid. It is used in the preparation of 3-chloro-4-methylcatechol and 4-chloro-3-methylcatechol.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -36°C |
| Density | 1.082 |
| Boiling Point | 157°C to 159°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Refractive Index | 1.525 |
| UN Number | UN2238 |
| Beilstein | 1904175 |
| Merck Index | 14,2171 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 126.59 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Chlorotoluene
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Chlorotoluene
RUO – Research Use Only
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