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