1-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylbenzene
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
488659 |
Chemical Formula | C8H9Cl |
Molar Mass | 140.61 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Odor | Characteristic aromatic odor |
Density | 1.006 g/cm³ (at 20°C) |
Boiling Point | 173 - 175°C |
Melting Point | -30°C |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in many organic solvents |
Flash Point | 58°C |
Vapor Pressure | 1.33 hPa (25°C) |
Logp | 3.52 |
As an accredited 1-Chloro-2,6-Dimethylbenzene factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
Packing | 1 - chloro - 2,6 - dimethylbenzene in 500 - mL glass bottles, one bottle per pack. |
Storage | 1 - Chloro - 2,6 - dimethylbenzene should be stored in a cool, well - ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames as it is flammable. Keep it in a tightly sealed container to prevent vapor release. Store it separately from oxidizing agents and incompatible substances. This helps maintain its stability and reduces the risk of hazardous reactions. |
Shipping | 1 - chloro - 2,6 - dimethylbenzene is shipped in tightly - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. It must comply with hazardous chemical shipping regulations, with proper labeling indicating its nature to ensure safe transportation. |
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First in the field of organic synthesis, it is often used as a key raw material. Based on it, a variety of high-value organic compounds can be prepared. Such as through delicate chemical reactions, it can be converted into aromatic compounds with special structures. Such compounds play a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical creation, pesticide research and development, and fragrance synthesis industries. In the pharmaceutical industry, the compounds derived from it may have unique pharmacological activities and can be used as the precursor structure of new drugs to provide an opportunity to overcome difficult diseases. In the field of pesticides, it may be able to make high-efficiency and low-toxicity pesticides to help agricultural pest control and ensure the robust growth of crops.
Furthermore, in the field of materials science, 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene also plays an important role. It can participate in the synthesis of high-performance polymers. By polymerizing with specific monomers, the resulting polymers may have excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties and chemical stability. These polymers are widely used in high-end industries such as aerospace, electronics and electrical appliances. Such polymers can meet the stringent requirements of aerospace equipment parts, which require materials to withstand extreme environments. In the field of electronics and electrical appliances, they can be used as excellent insulating materials to ensure the stable operation of electronic products.
In addition, it is also useful in the paint and ink industries. Due to its own structural characteristics, it can optimize the performance of coatings and inks. It can enhance the adhesion, wear resistance and chemical corrosion resistance of the coating, making the coated material more durable. In inks, it can improve the drying speed, leveling and color stability of inks, improve printing quality, and make printed products bright, clear and long-lasting.
1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene plays an irreplaceable role in many fields related to the chemical industry, promoting technological innovation and development progress in various industries.
This substance is mostly liquid at room temperature. Looking at its color, it is usually colorless, clear and transparent, like clear water, and has a special aromatic smell. Its density is slightly smaller than that of water, and if it is placed in water, it will float on the water surface. The two are distinct.
The boiling point of 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene is within a certain range, about 189 ° C to 191 ° C. When heated to this temperature range, it will gradually change from liquid to gaseous state, and the transformation of matter state occurs. The melting point is relatively low, about -27 ° C. Below this temperature, the substance will solidify from liquid to solid.
Furthermore, its solubility also has characteristics. It is extremely difficult to dissolve in water, which can be said to be almost insoluble, because its molecular structure is quite different from that of water, and it is difficult to get along with each other. However, in organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, benzene, etc., it can be well miscible. Because the molecular structure of organic solvents has many similarities with 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene, it is soluble according to the principle of "similarity and compatibility".
In addition, 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene also has a certain volatility. Under normal temperature, its molecules are constantly moving and gradually evaporate from the liquid surface into the air, causing its mass to decrease over time.
In this compound, the chlorine atom is connected to the benzene ring, and the benzene ring is superimposed with dimethyl substituted at a specific position. The chlorine atom has a certain activity, because the electronegativity of chlorine is greater than that of carbon, causing the electron cloud of the carbon-chlorine bond to be biased towards the chlorine atom, causing the carbon to be partially positively charged. This charge distribution makes the compound vulnerable to attack by nucleophiles, which in turn causes nucleophilic substitution reactions. For example, in the case of hydroxyl negative ions (OH), the hydroxyl group can replace the chlorine atom to generate 2,6-dimethylphenol.
Furthermore, the presence of the benzene ring endows the compound with aromatic properties. The electron cloud distribution of the aromatic system is uniform and stable, making the substance relatively less prone to addition reactions, and more prone to electrophilic substitution reactions. Because the π electron cloud of the benzene ring can act as an electron donor to attract electrophilic reagents. For example, under appropriate conditions, it can react with bromine catalyzed by iron bromide, and the positive bromide ion acts as an electrophilic reagent to attack the benzene ring and generate brominated products.
Its methyl group also affects the properties of the compound. Methyl group is the power supply radical, which can increase the electron cloud density of the benzene ring, making the benzene ring more prone to electrophilic substitution reactions, and the presence of methyl groups changes the spatial structure and polarity of Due to the action of the methyl group, the electron cloud density of the ortho and para-position of the benzene ring increases more than that of the interposition, so the electrophilic substitution reaction is more likely to occur in the ortho and para-position.
1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene The interaction between chlorine atoms, benzene ring and methyl group presents unique chemical properties, which are of great significance in organic synthesis and other fields. It is a key starting material or intermediate for many organic reactions.
m-xylene, under suitable reaction conditions, interacts with the chlorine source. For chlorination agents, chlorine ($Cl_2 $) is commonly used. This reaction requires the help of catalysts, such as ferric trichloride ($FeCl_3 $) and other Lewis acid catalysts.
During the reaction, m-xylene is first placed in the reactor, followed by chlorine gas, and an appropriate amount of catalyst is added at the same time. Temperature control is crucial and is usually maintained within a certain temperature range, such as between 50 and 100 degrees Celsius. This is because the temperature is too high, the side reaction of polychlorination may occur, resulting in impure products; if the temperature is too low, the reaction rate will be slow, affecting the yield.
After chlorine gas is introduced, it undergoes a substitution reaction with m-xylene molecules. Because the methyl group on the benzene ring is an ortho-and para-site locator, and the 2,6-position is relatively less affected by the steric resistance of the methyl group, the chlorine atom easily replaces the hydrogen atom at the 2,6-position of the benzene ring to generate 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene.
After the reaction is completed, the product often contains impurities such as unreacted raw materials and by-products It requires separation and purification steps to obtain pure 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene. The separation method can be used by distillation to separate the product and impurities according to the difference in the boiling point of each component; it can also be used by extraction, crystallization, etc., depending on the specific situation. In this way, relatively pure 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene can be obtained for industrial, scientific research and other purposes.
First, this product has certain toxicity and is related to human health. Do not let it come into contact with the skin and eyes, and avoid inhaling its volatile gas. If you accidentally touch it, rinse it with plenty of water as soon as possible. If the situation is serious, be sure to seek medical attention immediately.
Second, 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene is flammable. When storing and using it, keep it away from fire and heat sources to prevent the risk of fire. The operating environment should be well ventilated to reduce its concentration in the air and reduce the risk of explosion.
Third, because of its active chemical properties, it will react with many substances. During use, do not mix with unknown chemicals at will, and check the relevant chemical properties and reaction characteristics to avoid dangerous reactions caused by improper mixing.
Fourth, use 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene, and take protective measures according to regulations, such as wearing suitable protective gloves, goggles, gas masks, etc., to protect the safety of operators.
Fifth, when storing, it should be placed in a cool, dry, ventilated place, and properly sealed to prevent it from evaporating or reacting with air components and deteriorating. At the same time, it should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, etc., and must not be mixed.
In short, throughout the use of 1-chloro-2,6-dimethylbenzene, caution should be taken, and operating procedures should be strictly followed to ensure personal safety and environmental safety.

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