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.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
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.
Description
2-chloro-6-methylaniline is an important organic synthesis intermediate widely applied to chemical pharmacy, pesticides, and organic synthesis. In the aspects of chemical pharmacy and pesticides, 2-chloro-6-methylaniline can be used as a reaction starting material to participate in the preparation processes of tyrosine kinase inhibitors dasatinib, indazole derivatives with anti-breast cancer activity, 2-methyl-6-chlorophenyl sulfonylurea derivatives with bacteriostatic activity and the like; in the aspect of organic synthesis, 2-chloro-6-methylaniline can introduce chemical groups such as hydrazine, nitro, cyano, halogen (F, Cl, Br), and the like into an aromatic ring through diazotization reaction, thereby participating in wide chemical reactions.
Chemical Properties
clear yellow to red-brown liquid
Chemical Properties
The chloromethylanilines are colorless or
white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild
fishy odor.
Uses
2-Chloro-6-methylaniline is a substituted aniline used in the preparation of various pharmaceutical compounds. 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline showed inhibition of the polymerization of vinyl acetate.
Preparation
A preparation method of 2-chloro-6-methylaniline takes 3-chloro-5-methyl-4-nitroaniline as a starting material, water as a solvent, and sulfuric acid as a reactant. Eliminates amino groups through diazotization reaction, reduces by hypophosphorous acid to obtain an intermediate, and finally takes iron powder as reducing nitro groups to prepare the 2-chloro-6-methylaniline through a one-pot reaction.
