Description

2-Amino-6-Chlorotoluene Hydrochloride is an important aromatic amine salt used as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive amino group and a chloro substituent on a toluene backbone, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its chlorinated aromatic structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to the chromophore structure.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in research and development for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Industry: Can be used as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-6-Chlorotoluene Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6259-40-1
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2-methylaniline hydrochloride; 2-Methyl-6-chloroaniline hydrochloride; 2-Amino-6-chlorotoluene HCl; 6-Chloro-o-toluidine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-2-methyl-3-chlorobenzene hydrochloride; 3-Chloro-2-methylaniline hydrochloride; (6-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)amine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-6-Chlorotoluene Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and supply reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.