2-Chloro-6-methylaniline
CAS: 87-63-8
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98.0%, High Purity Grade ≥99.0%, Research Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8ClN |
| Molecular Weight | 141.60 |
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown crystalline solid or low-melting solid with a characteristic aromatic amine odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg fiber drum, 25 kg kraft paper bag with inner PE liner, or customized packaging according to customer requirements |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and NMR analysis; Purity — HPLC or GC analysis; Melting point — Capillary method (ASTM E794); Moisture content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Residue on ignition — Gravimetric analysis; Chloride content — Ion chromatography or titration method; Heavy metals — ICP-OES analysis; Related substances — HPLC impurity profile analysis. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed and protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, and incompatible chemicals. Due to its aromatic amine properties, handling should be performed with suitable protective equipment to avoid skin contact and inhalation of dust. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
2-Chloro-6-methylaniline is an important aromatic amine intermediate widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals. It serves as a key intermediate for the preparation of herbicides, fungicides, pharmaceutical active ingredients, and other nitrogen-containing organic compounds. It is mainly used in organic synthesis where the chloro and amino functional groups provide versatile chemical reactivity.