2,4-DICHLORO-5-METHYL-PHENYLAMINE

• CAT Number: M077663
• CAS Number: 17601-75-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H7Cl2N
• Molecular Weight: 176.04
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dichloro-5-methylaniline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7Cl2N/c1-4-2-7(10)6(9)3-5(4)8/h2-3H,10H2,1H3
• InChIKey: IGSFOXNHUBLZHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)N

2,4-Dichloro-5-methyl-phenylamine(CAT: M077663) is an organic compound featuring two chlorine atoms attached to positions 2 and 4 of the phenyl ring, along with a methyl group at position 5 and an amino group (-NH2) attached to the benzene ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. The dichlorination provides reactive sites for further functionalization, while the amine group allows for nucleophilic reactions. This compound is often used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or in the development of herbicides and pesticides due to its versatile chemical properties.