3-Chloroaniline Basic information
Product Name: 3-Chloroaniline
Synonyms: 1,3-aminochlorobenzene;3-Chlooranilinen;3-chloro-benzenamin;3-Cloroaniline;Aniline, 3-chloro-;Aniline, m-chloro-;Azoic diazo component 2, base;Benzenamine, 3-chloro-
CAS: 108-42-9
MF: C6H6ClN
MW: 127.57
EINECS: 203-581-0
Product Categories: Chlorobenzene Series;Amines;C2 to C6;Nitrogen Compounds;2005/70/EU;Alpha sort;AromaticsPesticides&Metabolites;C;CAlphabetic;Chemical Class;CHMethod Specific;European Community: ISO and DIN;amine series;amine | alkyl chloride
3-Chloroaniline Chemical Properties
mp −11-−9 °C(lit.)
bp 95-96 °C11 mm Hg(lit.)
density 1.206 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 63.5 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.594(lit.)
Fp 255 °F
Water Solubility 6.8 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,2118
BRN 605969
CAS DataBase Reference 108-42-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference m-Chloroaniline(108-42-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenamine, 3-chloro-(108-42-9)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T,N
Risk Statements 23/24/25-33-50/53
Safety Statements 28-36/37-45-60-61-28A
RIDADR UN 2019 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS BX0350000
F 8-10-23
Hazard Note Toxic
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29214210
Hazardous Substances Data 108-42-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
3-Chloroaniline Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties clear pale yellow to brown liquid
Usage 3-Chlorobenzenamine is used in the synthesis of pyrimidoazepine analogs as serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptor ligands for the treatment of obesity. Also used in the synthesis of novel COX-2 inhibito rs.
General Description Colorless to light amber liquid with a sweet odor.
Air & Water Reactions Sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light and tends to darken during storage. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile 3-Chloroaniline is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates and strong oxidizing agents.
Fire Hazard 3-Chloroaniline is combustible.