2,6-Dichlorotoluene
- CAS NO.：118-69-4
- Empirical Formula: C7H6Cl2
- Molecular Weight: 161.03
- MDL number: MFCD00000576
- EINECS: 204-269-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:43:00
What is 2,6-Dichlorotoluene?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid
The Uses of 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
2,6-Dichlorotoluene is an important organic intermediate. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field.
Preparation
2,6-Dichlorotoluene is obtained from the Sandmeyer reaction on 2-amino-6-chlorotoluene, ring chlorination and desulfonylation of p-toluene sulfonyl chloride, and from the chlorination and dealkylation of 4-tert-butyltoluene or 3,5-di-tert-butyltoluene.
Purification Methods
Fractionally distil it and collect the middle fraction. [Beilstein 5 IV 815.]
Properties of 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
| Melting point: | 2 °C |
| Boiling point: | 196-203 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.254 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 34Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 82 °C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Soluble in benzene, toluene and other organic solvents. |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| Water Solubility | 24 mg/L (20 oC) insoluble |
| BRN | 1907194 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 118-69-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-(118-69-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,6-Dichlorotoluene (118-69-4) |
Safety information for 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
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