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2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline

95%

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-6-(trifluoromethyl)toluene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(CF3)NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
175.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

mp

38-42 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1c(N)cccc1C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C8H8F3N/c1-5-6(8(9,10)11)3-2-4-7(5)12/h2-4H,12H2,1H3

InChI key

TWLDBACVSHADLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline belongs to the trifluoromethylbenzene series.
Improved synthesis of 2-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline has been reported.

Application

2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline may be used in chemical synthesis.
2-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline may be used in the synthesis of an analgesic compound, flunixin, via reaction with 2-chloronicotinate in ethylene glycol.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

205.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

96.1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Improved Process for the Preparation of 2 Methyl-3-trifluoromethylaniline: A Versatile Intermediate for Flunixin Synthesis.
Jaouhari R and Quinn P.
ChemInform, 26(3) (1995)

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