2-Chloro-5-methylaniline
Synonym(s):6-Chloro-m-toluidine
- CAS NO.:95-81-8
- Empirical Formula: C7H8ClN
- Molecular Weight: 141.6
- MDL number: MFCD00007674
- EINECS: 202-454-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13
What is 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline?
Chemical properties
White solid
Chemical properties
The chloromethylanilines are colorless or white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild fishy odor.
The Uses of 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline
2-Chloro-5-methylaniline is used in the synthesis and preparation of acylthiourea derivative for potential used of anti-viral agents against vaccinia and La Crosse viruses.
Potential Exposure
Most of the isomers are used in dyestuff manufacture. The 3-chloro-para isomer is used to kill birds. It is marketed as pelleted bait for control of bird populations.
Shipping
UN2239 Chlorotoluidines, solid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN3429 Chlorotoluidines, liquid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1- Poisonous materials
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers, strong acids; chloroformates, and acid anhydrides, isocyanates, aldehydes forming fire and explosive hazards.
Properties of 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline
| Melting point: | 31-33°C |
| Boiling point: | 228-230°C |
| Density | 1.1359 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5748 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 228-230°C |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 2.78±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to lump |
| color | White to Almost white |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 95-81-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline(95-81-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzenamine, 2-chloro-5-methyl- (95-81-8) |
Safety information for 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Chloro-5-methylaniline
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