Chemical Properties
The chloromethylanilines are colorless or
white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild
fishy odor.
Chemical Properties
brown solid
Uses
2-Chloro-4-aminotoluene has been used in the preparation of 2-chloro-4-cyanotoluene by Sandmeyer reaction with cuprous cyanide.
Definition
ChEBI: A monochloroaniline that is p-toluidine in which one of the hydrogens that is meta to the amino group is replaced by a chlorine.
General Description
Brown solid with a mild odor.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
3-Chloro-4-methylaniline may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline may react with oxidizing agents. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates. 3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is also incompatible with reducing agents.
Fire Hazard
3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is combustible.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion,
intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes.
Mutation data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl
and NOx. See also other chloro toluidme
entries.
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.
