2-Chlorotoluene
TL;DR: 2-Chlorotoluene (CAS 95-49-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H7Cl and molecular weight 126.02363 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1-chloro-2-methylbenzene
Also Known As: 2-Chlorotoluene, 1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene, o-Chlorotoluene, o-Tolyl chloride, ortho-Chlorotoluene
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H7Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 126.02363 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 126.02363 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 70.0 |
| Melting Point | -31.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 318.15 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.0825 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 126 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 109.8 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.5258 @ 20 °C/D @ 99.6 MOLE-% PURITY |
| Solubility | 0.009 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=CC=C1Cl |
| InChIKey | IBSQPLPBRSHTTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Chlorotoluene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
2-Chlorotoluene is a organic building block identified by CAS number 95-49-8 and the molecular formula C7H7Cl and a molecular weight of 126.02 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.0825 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 0.009 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include 2-Chlorotoluene and 1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of 2-Chlorotoluene
Property Insights of 2-Chlorotoluene
The XLogP value of 3.4 indicates that 2-Chlorotoluene is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, 2-Chlorotoluene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Chlorotoluene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Chlorotoluene?
The CAS number of 2-Chlorotoluene is 95-49-8.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Chlorotoluene?
The molecular formula of 2-Chlorotoluene is C7H7Cl.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Chlorotoluene?
The molecular weight of 2-Chlorotoluene is 126.02363 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Chlorotoluene?
2-Chlorotoluene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 2-Chlorotoluene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Chlorotoluene?
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