4-Chloro-3-methylaniline

CAS NO.：7149-75-9
Empirical Formula: C7H8ClN
Molecular Weight: 141.6
MDL number: MFCD00066332
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-02-26 21:25:56

What is 4-Chloro-3-methylaniline?

Chemical properties

White Powder

Chemical properties

The chloromethylanilines are colorless or white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild fishy odor.

The Uses of 4-Chloro-3-methylaniline

4-Chloro-3-methylaniline (cas# 7149-75-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

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 4-Chloro-3-methylaniline

Melting point:	82-86 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	230.64°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1359 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5880 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Powder
pka	4.08±0.10(Predicted)
color	Yellow
BRN	636522
CAS DataBase Reference	7149-75-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	M-toluidine, 4-chloro-(7149-75-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	4-Chloro-3-methylaniline (7149-75-9)

Safety information for 4-Chloro-3-methylaniline

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H370:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P307+P311:IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…