2-Methylchlorobenzene
Linshang Chemical
HS Code |
222279 |
Chemical Formula | C7H7Cl |
Molar Mass | 126.58 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless to light - yellow liquid |
Odor | Pungent, aromatic odor |
Density | 1.082 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 159 - 162 °C |
Melting Point | -35.6 °C |
Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in many organic solvents like ethanol, ether |
Flash Point | 48 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 1.33 kPa at 40.8 °C |
Refractive Index | 1.5299 at 20 °C |
As an accredited 2-Methylchlorobenzene factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
Packing | 500 - gram bottle of 2 - methylchlorobenzene, tightly sealed for safe storage. |
Storage | 2 - methylchlorobenzene, also known as o - chlorotoluene, should be stored in a cool, well - ventilated area, away from ignition sources and heat. Keep it in a tightly closed container made of compatible materials like steel. Store it separately from oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reactive compounds to prevent dangerous reactions. Regularly check storage conditions to ensure safety. |
Shipping | 2 - Methylchlorobenzene is shipped in tightly - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. These are carefully packed to prevent leakage during transit. Shipment follows strict hazardous materials regulations to ensure safety. |
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Looking at its appearance, under room temperature and pressure, 2-% methylvaleraldehyde appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid form, just like a clear oil, clear and shiny.
As for its smell, it emits a rich and unique aroma, like the fragrance of blooming flowers and ripening fruits. However, its taste is also somewhat stimulating and seems to have a wake-up quality.
When it comes to boiling point, it is between 144 ° C and 146 ° C. When the temperature rises to this range, 2% methyl pentanal gradually converts from liquid to gaseous, and the molecules break free from each other and float freely in space. This boiling point characteristic is crucial in separation, purification and related chemical processes.
Its melting point is relatively low, about -51 ° C. When the ambient temperature drops below this point, 2% methyl pentanal will solidify from liquid to solid, and the molecular arrangement will change from disorder to order, as if entering a dormant state.
2% methyl pentanal has limited solubility in water and is slightly soluble in water. However, it can be miscible with many organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, acetone, etc., in any ratio. The difference in solubility is due to the characteristics of its molecular structure. There are both hydrophobic hydrocarbyl groups and relatively hydrophilic aldehyde groups in the molecule. However, in general, hydrophobicity is dominant, so it is difficult to dissolve in water and easily soluble in organic solvents.
Its density is about 0.819g/cm ³, which is slightly lighter than water. If it is placed in a container with water, it can be seen that it floats on the water surface, and the two are clearly defined.
In addition, 2-% methylpentanal is highly volatile and can evaporate rapidly in air. This characteristic not only makes its odor easy to diffuse, but also requires special attention to sealing when storing to prevent its dissipation and loss, and it is also necessary to be vigilant against the safety risks that may be caused by its accumulation in the air.
This substance is flammable and easily flammable in case of open flames and hot topics. Its vapor and air can form an explosive mixture, which can cause combustion and explosion in case of Mars and high heat. In chemical production and other use scenarios, it is necessary to pay attention to fire and explosion prevention, and strictly abide by safety regulations to ensure safe operation.
2-% methylfuran has certain chemical activity. The methyl group on its ring can undergo various substitution reactions. Chemists can use specific reaction conditions and reagents to replace the hydrogen atom on the methyl group with other functional groups, so as to synthesize derivatives with different characteristics and uses. It is of great significance in the field of organic synthesis chemistry and can be used to create new drugs, new materials, etc.
In terms of solubility, 2-% methylfuran can be soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, etc. This property makes it often used as a solvent or a medium participating in the reaction in organic synthesis reactions, providing a good environment for the smooth progress of the reaction, which is conducive to the full contact of the reactants and the reaction.
In addition, the conjugate structure of 2-% methylfuran gives it a certain electron delocalization, which affects its chemical and physical properties, such as stability and spectral properties. Due to its special electronic structure, it can present a unique absorption peak in spectral analysis, which can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis in the field of analytical chemistry for the detection and identification of this substance.
However, I can briefly describe the ideas of the ancients or tried for you according to the methods of alchemy and pharmaceuticals contained in ancient books (but this is only an academic discussion, and there is no intention of encouraging practice). Ancient alchemists often used various gold and stone medicines as raw materials and refined them by water and fire. If you want to make something similar to methylhydrazine, you may use nitrogen-containing minerals, such as saltpeter, with hydrocarbon-containing substances, such as certain vegetable oils, charcoal, etc. First grind saltpeter into powder, and then mix it with other materials in a certain proportion. Then, it is placed in a special pill furnace and simmered slowly to make the material slowly undergo a chemical reaction.
However, this method is only speculation, and with the simple conditions of the ancients, it is difficult to precisely control the reaction, which is prone to explosion and other hazards, and the resulting product is also difficult to ensure purity and safety. Today, although chemical preparation technology is highly developed, the preparation of 2-% methylhydrazine also needs to be prepared in a formal laboratory with professional equipment and strict safety measures, and operated by professional chemists according to scientific and standardized procedures. We should strictly abide by laws and regulations and do not involve such dangerous and illegal actions.
Its properties are unstable, and it can cause combustion and explosion when heated or exposed to open flames, high heat can cause combustion and explosion, and it can be mixed with oxidants to form a highly explosive mixture. Therefore, when storing, it should be placed in a cool and ventilated special warehouse, away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30 ° C. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and edible chemicals, and should not be mixed. The warehouse should be equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire fighting equipment. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials.
At the time of transportation, this is a dangerous chemical and must be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods. The transportation vehicle should have a good grounding device to prevent the accumulation of static electricity from causing danger. During transportation, ensure that the container does not leak, collapse, fall or damage. It is strictly forbidden to mix with oxidants, acids, edible chemicals, etc. During transportation, it should be protected from exposure to the sun, rain and high temperature. During stopovers, it should be kept away from fire, heat sources and high temperature areas. Road transportation should follow the prescribed route and do not stop in residential areas and densely populated areas. It is forbidden to slip during railway transportation. If transported by ship, it should be properly stowed and transported in accordance with the relevant waterway dangerous goods transportation rules to prevent leakage and pollution of water bodies.
Escort personnel must be familiar with the characteristics of 2% methylhydrazine and emergency response methods, and transportation equipment should also be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure safe transportation. In this way, during the storage and transportation of 2% methylhydrazine, the above points are carefully followed to minimize risks and ensure the safety of personnel and the environment.
First, it is used to prepare many important chemicals. Furfural can be prepared from furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, etc. through a series of chemical reactions. For example, the chemical processes recorded in "Tiangong Kaiwu" are all used to make the best use of everything, and the same is true. Furfuryl alcohol can be used as a resin raw material for the manufacture of furan resins with excellent performance. This resin is widely used in the foundry industry and can improve the quality of castings, just like the ancient casters that focus on materials and processes. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is often used in paints, inks and other industries to improve product performance, such as adding special ingredients to pigments and paints in ancient times to optimize quality.
Second, in the field of fragrances, furfural also has a place. Because of its unique aroma, it can be used to prepare fragrances and add unique flavors to foods, beverages, etc. Just like the use of various seasonings in "Tiangong Kaiwu", it adds a different taste to the diet. In the food industry, an appropriate amount of furfural blended fragrances can make baked goods emit an attractive aroma, just like the emphasis on aroma creation in traditional pastry making.
Third, furfural also plays an important role in the pharmaceutical industry. It can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs to assist in drug development and production. This is like ancient pharmaceuticals that required specific raw materials to be made into good medicines through multiple processes. Furfural lays the foundation for drug synthesis and promotes the development of medicine in this process.
Fourth, in the field of agriculture, furfural can be used to prepare plant growth regulators. Through rational use, it can regulate crop growth, improve yield and quality, just like ancient farming paid attention to the right time and location and various auxiliary means to promote crop growth.
In short, 2-% methylfuranal has a wide range of uses and is indispensable in many fields such as chemicals, flavors, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, etc. It has a profound impact on modern industry and life, just as the importance of various techniques and products involved in "Tiangong Kaiwu" to the society at that time.
Looking at its appearance, 2-methylfuranaldehyde is a yellow to brown liquid under normal conditions, with a unique odor. This odor is neither rich and fragrant, but it is also unique. With a little attention, you can notice it.
When it comes to the melting point, its melting point is about -70 ° C. At this low temperature, 2-methylfuranaldehyde can still maintain a liquid state and show its own characteristics. The boiling point is 170-172 ° C. At this temperature range, the substance changes from liquid to gas state, which is an important physical transition point.
Solubility is also a key property. 2-methylfuranaldehyde is soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, etc. Just like fish entering water, it can disperse and fuse well in organic solvents to form a uniform system. However, it has little solubility in water, and water and it are like two parallel lines that are difficult to intersect, making it difficult to completely blend.
In terms of density, its relative density is about 1.129 (20 ° C), which is slightly heavier than water. If 2-methylfuranaldehyde is placed in the same container as water, it will quietly sink at the bottom of the water, showing its own density characteristics. The vapor pressure of
2-methylfuranaldehyde is also worthy of attention. At a specific temperature, it will produce a certain vapor pressure, which affects its existence in the gas phase. As the temperature increases, the vapor pressure will also increase accordingly, and more molecules will break free from the liquid phase and enter the gas phase.
In addition, the refractive index is also one of its physical properties. 2-Methylfuran formaldehyde has a refractive index of about 1.498-1.501. When light passes through it, it will be refracted according to this refractive index, and the light path will change, reflecting the effect of the internal structure of the substance on the light from the side.
2-% methylfuranal has a fragrant taste. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid and is important in many fields such as chemicals and fragrances. Its chemical properties are active, because its molecular structure contains a furan ring and an aldehyde group. The existence of
aldehyde groups makes 2-% methylfuranal have the properties of a typical aldehyde. First, oxidation reactions can occur. In case of mild oxidants, such as Torun reagent, the aldehyde group can be oxidized to a carboxyl group to generate 2-% methylfuranic acid. This reaction is like the quenching of gold and fire, and the aldehyde group degenerates under the action of an oxidant. Second, the reduction reaction can be carried out. Using hydrogen as a reducing agent, under the action of appropriate catalysts such as nickel and palladium, the aldehyde group can be reduced to alcohol hydroxyl groups to obtain 2-% methylfuranomethanol, which is like the ice in winter when it meets the warm sun and turns into gurgling water.
Furthermore, 2-% methylfuranaldehyde can participate in the nucleophilic addition reaction. The carbon atom of the carbon-oxygen double bond in the aldehyde group is electrophilic and vulnerable to attack by nucleophilic reagents. For example, under the action of acidic catalysts with alcohols, an acetal reaction can occur to generate the corresponding acetal. This reaction is like the two substances attract each other and are closely bound.
Due to the conjugated structure of the furan ring, 2-% methylfuranaldehyde also exhibits unique reactivity. It can undergo aromatic electrophilic substitution, and the hydrogen atom on the furan ring can be replaced by other groups. However, this reaction requires specific reaction conditions and suitable reagents, just like a specific key to open a specific lock.
2-% methylfuranaldehyde Due to the synergy effect of aldehyde groups and furan rings, it is rich in chemical properties and active. Many reaction characteristics make it play an important role in the stage of organic synthesis, providing a key path for the preparation of many chemicals.
One method can be obtained by oxidation of the corresponding alcohol. Take an appropriate amount of 2-methylpentanol, put it in a clean vessel, and add an appropriate amount of oxidant, such as the mixture of potassium dichromate and sulfuric acid. When the two meet, it is like a dragon and tiger fighting each other, and a violent oxidation reaction occurs. Under suitable temperature and conditions, carefully controlled, the hydroxyl group of 2-methylpentanol is then oxidized to an aldehyde group to obtain 2-methylpentanal. The process is like a phoenix nirvana, and the alcohol is transformed into an aldehyde through this transformation.
The second method can be hydrolyzed and then oxidized by halogenated hydrocarbons. First, 2-halopentane is used as the starting material, and it is co-heated with an aqueous solution of a strong base, such as co-cooking with a sodium hydroxide solution. The halogen atom leaves, and the hydroxyl group replaces it to obtain 2-methylpentanol. Then, according to the previous method, the alcohol is oxidized to obtain 2-methylvaleraldehyde. This process is carried out step by step, and after hydrolysis and oxidation, the desired result is finally obtained.
Another method is obtained from the hydroformylation of olefins with carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Make suitable olefins, such as 2-methyl-1-pentene, react with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of specific catalysts. The catalyst is like a magical guide, guiding the reaction in a specific direction, breaking the double bond of the olefin, adding carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde group, and finally obtaining 2-methylvaleraldehyde. This is synthesized by an ingenious method with the help of external force, like a fairy point, to achieve the target product.
Although there are many methods of preparation, they all need to follow scientific principles and carefully operate to obtain pure 2-methylvaleraldehyde to meet all needs.
First, the storage environment must be cool and well ventilated. This is because 2-methylhydrazine is active in nature, and it is easy to cause danger in high temperature or poor ventilation. If stored in a hot and closed place, its volatile gas will accumulate. Once it reaches a certain concentration, it will be at risk of ignition or static electricity in case of open flame or static electricity.
Second, keep away from fire and heat sources. 2-Methylhydrazine is flammable, and fire and heat sources can easily raise its temperature and cause combustion. For example, if hot fire is carried out near the storage area without proper protection and cleaning, Mars can ignite in an instant once it comes into contact with 2-methylhydrazine, and the fire spreads rapidly, with unimaginable consequences.
Third, it should be stored separately from oxidants and acids. 2-methylhydrazine is prone to violent oxidation reactions when it comes into contact with oxidants; when it encounters acids, it may also cause chemical reactions, resulting in dangerous conditions. If it is placed with a strong oxidant, if it is slightly careless, the interaction between the two may cause serious consequences such as hot topic and explosion.
Fourth, during transportation, be sure to ensure that the container is well sealed. Prevent leakage of 2-methylhydrazine, because it is not only toxic and harmful to the human body, but also may cause fires and other accidents if suitable conditions are encountered after leakage. Transportation vehicles also need to have corresponding fire and explosion-proof facilities to deal with emergencies. Escort personnel must be professionally trained, familiar with the characteristics of 2-methylhydrazine and emergency treatment methods, pay close attention to the status of the goods during transportation, and take immediate measures if there is any abnormality.

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