2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%

Name: 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009255

About 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%

2-Chloro-6-methylaniline is an amine building block carrying the CAS registry number 87-63-8, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C7H8ClN, corresponding to a molecular weight of 141.6 g/mol. Alternative names: 2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene, and 6-Chloro-o-toluidine.

It is supplied as a colourless to brown liquid. Literature values give a melting point of 10-12 °C and a density of 1.152 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline in 5 g and 25 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009255
CAS Number	87-63-8
IUPAC name	2-chloro-6-methylaniline
Molecular formula	C₇H₈ClN
Molecular weight	141.6 g/mol
Exact mass	141.0345
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	WFNLHDJJZSJARK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)Cl)N
PubChem CID	6897

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to brown liquid
Melting point	10-12 °C
Density	1.152 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	26 Å²
Synonyms	2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene,, 6-Chloro-o-toluidine, 2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene, Benzenamine, 2-chloro-6-methyl-, 2-Methyl-6-chloroaniline, 3-Chloro-2-aminotoluene, 6-Chloro-2-toluidine, o-Toluidine, 6-chloro-, 6-Chloro-o-toluidine (NH2=1), Benzenamine, 6-chloro-2-methyl-, 2-chloro-6-methylbenzenamine, (2-Chloro-6-methylphenyl)amine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P403 + P233

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

Other grades of CAS 87-63-8

Reference Standard

2-Chloro-6-methylaniline

CAS: 87-63-8
Formula: C₇H₈ClN
MW: 141.6 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% is 87-63-8. It is also known as 2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene,, 6-Chloro-o-toluidine, 2-Amino-3-chlorotoluene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%?

2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% has the molecular formula C7H8ClN and a molecular weight of 141.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-chloro-6-methylaniline.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% can I order?

We supply 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% 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-6-methylaniline, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Chloro-6-methylaniline, 98% 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.