276308

2-Chloro-1,3-dimethylbenzene

97%

• Synonym(s): 2-Chloro-m-xylene
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C₆H₃Cl
• CAS Number: 6781-98-2
• Molecular Weight: 140.61
• EC Number: 229-843-4
• MDL number: MFCD00000565
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24856699
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.527 (lit.)
• bp: 182-183 °C (lit.)
• mp: −36 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.061 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(C)c1Cl
• InChI: 1S/C8H9Cl/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI key: VDXLAYAQGYCQEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Suzuki coupling reaction of 2-chloro-1,3-dimethylbenzene with arylboronic acids has been investigated. 2-Chloro-1,3-dimethylbenzene undergoes palladium-catalyzed cyanation reaction to afford 2,6-dimethyl benzonitrile.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 145.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 63 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves