CAS 95-53-4

o-Toluidine

Description:

o-Toluidine, also known as 2-toluidine, is an aromatic amine characterized by its molecular formula C7H9N. It features a methyl group (–CH3) and an amino group (–NH2) attached to a benzene ring, specifically at the ortho position. This compound is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor and is soluble in organic solvents while having limited solubility in water. o-Toluidine is primarily used in the production of dyes, rubber chemicals, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. It is important to note that o-toluidine is considered hazardous; it is a potential carcinogen and can cause skin and respiratory irritation upon exposure. Proper safety measures, including the use of personal protective equipment, are essential when handling this substance. Additionally, its reactivity allows it to participate in various chemical reactions, including electrophilic aromatic substitution and acylation, making it a valuable compound in organic synthesis.

Formula: C₇H₉N

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9N/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5H,8H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=RNVCVTLRINQCPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=C(N)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1-Amino-2-methylbenzene
• 1-Methyl-2-aminobenzene
• 2-Amino-1-methylbenzene
• 2-Aminotoluen
• 2-Aminotoluene
• 2-Aminotolueno
• 2-Aminotoluol
• 2-Methyl-1-aminobenzene
• 2-Methylanilin
• 2-Methylaniline
• 2-Methylbenzenamine
• 2-Methylphenylamine
• 2-Metilanilina
• 2-Toluidine
• 2-Tolylamine
• 2-アミノトルエン
• 2-メチルアニリン
• Aniline, 2-Methyl-
• Benzenamine, 2-methyl-
• CP
• Nsc 15348
• O-Toluidina
• OT
• Ortho Toluidine
• Toluidin, O-
• Toluidina, O-
• Toluidine, O-
• Toluidine, ortho-
• o-Aminotoluene
• o-Methylaniline
• o-Methylbenzenamine
• o-Metilanilina
• o-Toluidin
• o-Tolylamine
• o-トルイジン
• C.I. 37077

2-Toluidine

Controlled Product

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Applications 2-Toluidine is a carcinogenic and toxic aromatic amine and is a potential bladder cancer risk, surmised from urine assessment and analysis (1). It is contained in hair dye, henna and dyed hair samples (2,3). Possible mutagen (4). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References 1. El-Bayoumy, K. et al.: Cancer Res. 1986 Dec;46(12 Pt 1):6064-7.2. Turesky R. et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol. 2003 Sep;16(9):1162-73.3. Andrew, A. et al.: Int. J. Cancer. 2004 Apr 20;109(4):581-6.4. Kirkland, D. et al.: Mutat. Res. 2005 Dec 30;588(2):88-105.

Formula: C₇H₉N

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 107.15

Ref: TR-T536205

Prilocaine EP Impurity B

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₇H₉N

Molecular weight: 107.16

Ref: ST-EA-CP-P69002

o-Toluidine

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₇H₉N

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 107.15

Ref: BE-BePure-26095

o-Toluidine in methanol

Controlled Product

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methanol

Formula: C₇H₉N

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 107.15

Ref: BE-BePure-26095YM-1000

Azodyes-Mix 16 50 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

Controlled Product

CAS: 101-14-4, 101-77-9, 101-80-4, 106-47-8, 119-90-4, 119-93-7, 120-71-8, 137-17-7, 139-65-1, 60-09-3, 615-05-4, 838-88-0, 90-04-0, 91-59-8, 91-94-1, 92-67-1, 92-87-5, 95-53-4, 95-69-2, 95-80-7, 97-56-3, 99-55-8

Formula: C₉H₁₃N

Color and Shape: Mixture

Molecular weight: 135.21

Ref: 04-XA18000856AL