Amines
REACH
3-chloro-2-methylaniline
CAS Number
87-60-5
EC Number
201-756-6
What is 3-chloro-2-methylaniline?
3-Chloro-2-methylaniline (CAS 87-60-5), also known commercially as Fast Scarlet TR Base and 3-Chloro-o-toluidine, is an aromatic amine intermediate used in the synthesis of azo dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals.
Where is 3-chloro-2-methylaniline used?
- Colorant manufacturing: coupling component and diazonium precursor
- Textile and leather dyeing: base for developing fast azo colors directly on fiber
- It produces scarlet and red shades with strong wash fastness.
- Organic red pigments for printing inks and packaging coatings
- Plastics: colored polymer compounds and curing agent or cross-linker
- Specialty resin systems: reactive properties
- Personal care and cosmetics: derived colorants in approved pigment preparations
Commercial specifications
- Purity specifications generally range from 98% to 99%+ for synthesis-grade material.
- Documentation for each shipment includes a COA and relevant purity assays.
Other Names (Synonyms)
3-Chloro-o-toluidine|Benzenamine, 3-chloro-2-methyl-|Fast Scarlet TR Base|3-Chloro-2-toluidine|Scarlet TR Base|3-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENYLAMINE|o-Methyl-m-chloroaniline|6-Chloro-2-aminotoluene
What are the physical properties of 3-chloro-2-methylaniline?
Melting Point 1 °C
Boiling Point 245 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.177 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance The chloromethylanilines are colorless or white crystalline solids or liquids, some have a mild fishy odor.
Color Clear yellow to red or red-brown
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 1g/L at 20℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.588(lit.)
Log P 2.4
How is 3-chloro-2-methylaniline classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS06· Toxic GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 3-chloro-2-methylaniline?
HS Code 29214300
UN Number 3429
ADR Class 6.1
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 2