2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene

Name: 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042598

About 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene, an impurity of Toltrazuril registered under CAS number 13290-74-9. Formula C7H6ClNO2, molecular weight 171.58 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitrobenzene. It is also known as Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitro- or 3-Nitro-6-chlorotoluene.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Toltrazuril to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Toltrazuril

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene
Catalogue No.	VQ-042598
CAS Number	13290-74-9
IUPAC name	1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitrobenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₆ClNO₂
Molecular weight	171.58 g/mol
Exact mass	171.0087
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BGDCQZFFNFXYQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])Cl
PubChem CID	83315

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	45.8 Å²
Synonyms	Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitro-, 3-Nitro-6-chlorotoluene, 2-Methyl-4-nitrochlorobenzene, 4-Chloro-3-methylnitrobenzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitro-benzene, 2-Chloro-5-nitroluene, 5-Nitro-2-chlorotoluene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene is 13290-74-9. It is also known as Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitro-, 3-Nitro-6-chlorotoluene, 2-Methyl-4-nitrochlorobenzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene?

2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene has the molecular formula C7H6ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 171.58 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-chloro-2-methyl-4-nitrobenzene.

What is 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene used for?

2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Toltrazuril. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene can I order?

We supply 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Chloro-5-nitrotoluene is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.