6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

Synonym(s):3-Ethyl-2-aminotoluene;6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

CAS NO.：24549-06-2
Empirical Formula: C9H13N
Molecular Weight: 135.21
MDL number: MFCD00007752
EINECS: 246-309-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:27:07

What is 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine?

Chemical properties

Liquid

The Uses of 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

2-Ethyl-6-methylaniline is an intermediate for the production of alachlor, butachlor, metolachlor-herbicides, tiafentiurone-insecticide, carbodiimide and RIM-PUR Product Data Sheet

The Uses of 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

2-Ethyl-6-methylaniline is used for the oral toxicity and lipophilicity studies of alkylanilines on rats.

The Uses of 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

2-Ethyl-6-methylaniline was used in the preparation of racemic esters of N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)alanine (NEMPA).

General Description

A clear liquid with a pungent odor. Water insoluble and less dense than water. Hence floats on water.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

6-Ethyl-o-toluidine neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. May generate hydrogen, a flammable gas, in combination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes weakness, reduction in respiratory rate, coma, gradual respiratory failure, and mild cyanosis (high concentrations). Causes severe irritation of the eyes. Ingestion may produce cyanosis.

Properties of 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

Melting point:	-33 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	231 °C (lit.)
Density	0.968 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	0.06 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.552(lit.)
Flash point:	193 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	2.66g/l
form	clear liquid
pka	4.22±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Light red to Green
Sensitive	Air & Light Sensitive
BRN	2079468
CAS DataBase Reference	24549-06-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenamine, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-(24549-06-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Ethyl-6-methylaniline (24549-06-2)

Safety information for 6-Ethyl-o-toluidine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. 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.