| Name | 2-Chloro-6-fluorotoluene |
| Synonyms | Chlorofluorotoluene3 2-Chloro-6-fluorotol 2-Chlor-6-fluortoluol 2-Chloro-6-fluorotoluene 6-Fluoro-2-chlorotoluene 1,3-difluoro-2-methylbenzene 1-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-METHYLBENZENE 1-Chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylbenzene |
| CAS | 443-83-4 |
| EINECS | 207-141-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H6F2/c1-5-6(8)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6ClF |
| Molar Mass | 144.57 |
| Density | 1.191 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 154-156 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 115°F |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Vapor Presure | 24.1mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.191 |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1932657 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.504(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | This product is colorless liquid, B. p.154 ~ 1 56 ℃,n20D 1.4990, relative density 1.1910,f. P. 46 ℃, insoluble in water, soluble in toluene, ether and other solvents. |
| Use | Used as pharmaceutical, pesticide intermediates |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| TSCA | T |
| HS Code | 29039990 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant/Flammable |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| LogP | 3.39 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Uses | 2-chloro-6-fluoro-toluene is an intermediate of the plant growth regulator flufluramide. as an intermediate of medicine and pesticide this product is mainly used as a raw material for the synthesis of pharmaceutical antibiotics and pesticide plant growth regulation, and is also a basic raw material for the synthesis of many special chemicals. |
| Production method | The preparation method is 2-methyl-3-chloroaniline as raw material, and hydrofluoric acid, boron trifluoride, and sodium nitrite The diazo reaction is carried out at 140 ℃, and then the diazo is decomposed into products. |