2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene

CAS: 13290-74-9

Ref. 3D-FC00620

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene
• Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene, 1-Chloro-4-nitro-2-methylbenzene, 2-Chloro-5-nitroluene, 2-Methyl-4-nitro-1-chlorobenzene, 2-Methyl-4-nitrochlorobenzene, 4-Chloro-3-methylnitrobenzene, 6-Chloro-3-nitrotoluene, Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitro-, Chloronitroluene,98%, Toluene, 2-chloro-5-nitro-

Description

2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene (2CNT) is an organic compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals. It is a potent carcinogen, mutagen, and hepatotoxin. 2CNT can be synthesized from nitrobenzene and hydrochloric acid by a three-step process: nitration to form the corresponding nitro compound, followed by chlorination with chlorine gas to form 2CNT. The industrial preparation of 2CNT includes the following reaction yield:

The molecular modeling of 2CNT shows it has a dihedral angle of 180° with one unshared electron pair on each carbon atom. This type of geometry allows for the molecule to rotate freely, which results in its relatively high transport properties.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 171.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder