The chloromethylanilines are colorless or
white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild
fishy odor.
2-Chloro-4-aminotoluene has been used in the preparation of 2-chloro-4-cyanotoluene by Sandmeyer reaction with cuprous cyanide.
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.
Brown solid with a mild odor.
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Insoluble in water.
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.
3-Chloro-4-methylaniline is combustible.
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.
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.
UN2239 Chlorotoluidines, solid, Hazard Class:
6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN3429
Chlorotoluidines, liquid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-
Poisonous materials
Incompatible with oxidizers, strong
acids; chloroformates, and acid anhydrides, isocyanates,
aldehydes forming fire and explosive hazards.
