4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline

CAS: 34648-99-2

Ref. 3D-JBA64899

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4ClNO2. It is a nitro derivative of aniline. 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline is a white solid that is soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers. It has a melting point around 206 °C and decomposes at temperatures over 350 °C. This compound can be obtained by reacting hydroxylamine with nitrous acid and chlorinating 2,5-dimethylaniline. The sequence of reactions can be summarized as follows: hydroxy group to nitro group, nitro group to methyl group, methyl group to acetyl or acetylamino, acetyl or acetylamino to acetylation or methylation, transformation from hydroxyl group to amino group and esterification from acid hydrazide to acid group.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇ClN₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%