3-Chlorotoluene
- CAS No.
- 108-41-8
- Chemical Name:
- 3-Chlorotoluene
- Synonyms
- MCT;META CHLORO TOLUENE;M-CHLOROTOLUENE;1-CHLORO-3-METHYLBENZENE;3-Chlortoluol;m-Chlortoluol;M-Chlorotoluen;3-CHLOROTOLUENE;m-Tolylchloride;3-Chlorobenzene
- CBNumber:
- CB3852749
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H7Cl
- Molecular Weight:
- 126.58
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00000595
- MOL File:
- 108-41-8.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 3-Chlorotoluene 98% | 138509 | 100g | $124 |
| 3-Chlorotoluene PESTANAL?, analytical standard | 36696 | 1G | $24.7 |
| 3-Chlorotoluene | C0296 | 25G | $34 |
| 3-Chlorotoluene | C0296 | 500G | $155 |
| 3-Chlorotoluene | C421620 | 1g | $110 |
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| Melting point | -48 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 160-162 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.072 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 3.6 mbar @ 20 C |
| refractive index |
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| Flash point | 123 °F |
| storage temp. | 0-6°C |
| solubility | 0.04g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| explosive limit | 1.3-8.3%(V) |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Merck | 14,2171 |
| BRN | 1903632 |
| Henry's Law Constant | 6.1×10-4 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Duchowicz et al. (2020) |
| Dielectric constant | 5.5499999999999998 |
| Stability | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChI | 1S/C7H7Cl/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | OSOUNOBYRMOXQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cc1cccc(Cl)c1 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 108-41-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| FDA UNII | 5K8172K9TT |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1-chloro-3-methyl-(108-41-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | m-Chlorotoluene (108-41-8) |
| UNSPSC Code | 41116107 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS02,GHS07,GHS09 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H226-H332-H411 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P241-P273-P304+P340+P312 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 20-51/53 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 24/25-61 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 2238 3/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 2 | |||||||||
| RTECS | XS8990000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 3 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29039990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation Aquatic Chronic 2 Flam. Liq. 3 |
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3-Chlorotoluene price More Price(19)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | 138509 | 3-Chlorotoluene 98% | 108-41-8 | 100g | $124 | 2026-03-19 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 36696 | 3-Chlorotoluene PESTANAL?, analytical standard | 108-41-8 | 1G | $24.7 | 2022-05-15 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | C0296 | 3-Chlorotoluene | 108-41-8 | 25G | $34 | 2026-03-19 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | C0296 | 3-Chlorotoluene | 108-41-8 | 500G | $155 | 2026-03-19 | Buy |
| TRC | C421620 | 3-Chlorotoluene | 108-41-8 | 1g | $110 | 2021-12-16 | Buy |
3-Chlorotoluene Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
o-Chlorotoluene is a flammable, colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water, easily soluble in benzene, ethanol, ether and chloroform.
Uses
3-Chlorotoluene was used as catalyst in the synthesis of glycidyl methacrylate grafted multi-walled carbon nanotubes/polypropylene nanocomposites. It was used to study paramagnetic contributions from dioxygen to solute proton spin-lattice relaxation rate constants for a series of aromatic hydrocarbons and drug molecule fragments.
Application
3-Chlorotoluene is used as a reagent to synthesize 4-Arylchromene derivatives, compounds that induce apoptosis and act as anti-cancer agents. 3-Chlorotoluene is also used as an ingredient in deodorant, and is suspected to cause allergic contact dermatitis in humans.
Preparation
3-Chlorotoluene is obtained from m-toluidine by diazotization and substitution. Add m-toluidine to water, slowly add concentrated hydrochloric acid, and add sodium nitrite solution dropwise at 0-5°C. Then the diazo solution is added to the cuprous chloride for replacement reaction. The crude product generated is distilled to obtain the finished product. If the diazo salt is made into a zinc chloride complex salt of m-toluidine diazo salt, it is decomposed by reflux in ether, and the reactants are cooled, washed and dried. After recovering the ether, it is distilled at atmospheric pressure and m-chlorotoluene is obtained by collecting 160-162°C fraction. The advantage of this method is that the diazonium salt is not easy to hydrolyze and generate phenols.
General Description
3-Chlorotoluene is a colorless liquid. Specific gravity 1.072. Denser than water, thus sinks in water. Flash point less than 141°F. Vapors irritating and narcotic in high concentrations. Used as solvents and as an intermediate for making other chemicals and dyes.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
3-Chlorotoluene is generally unreactive. May be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. May be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.
Hazard
Narcotic in high concentration. Avoid inhalation.
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes upper respiratory irritation. Irritating to skin and eyes. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged exposure may result in systemic toxic effects. Harmful if swallowed.
Synthesis
Toluene and phosphorus trichloride catalyst were added to a chlorination vessel and heated to boiling under good fluorescent light for 15–20 h. Chlorination was stopped when the internal temperature reached 215 °C. The product was then distilled under reduced pressure, and the fraction distilled at 97–98 °C (1.6 kPa) was collected to obtain 3-Chlorotoluene.
Potential Exposure
o-Chlorotoluene is widely used as a solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, synthetic rubber; pharmaceuticals; and other organic chemicals. Used as an insecticide, bactericide.
Shipping
UN2238 Chlorotoluenes, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.
Purification Methods
Purify it as for 2-chlorotoluene above. [Beilstein 5 IV 806.]
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with acids, alkalis, oxidizers, reducing materials; water
Waste Disposal
In accordance with 40CFR165 recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.
3-Chlorotoluene Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
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Preparation Products
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View Lastest Price from 3-Chlorotoluene manufacturers
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2026-04-28 | 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
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US $2000.00-20000.00 / L | 1000L | 0.98 | 100 Metric Ton/Metric Tons per Year | Wuxi High Mountain Hi-tech Development Co.,Ltd. | |
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2026-03-20 | 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
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US $0.00-0.00 / KG | 1KG | 99% | 20 mt | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd | |
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2025-09-29 | 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
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US $0.00-0.00 / kg | 1000kg | 99.8% | 100000ton | Shanghai Xin Cheng Yue Chemical Co.,Ltd |
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- 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
- US $2000.00-20000.00 / L
- 0.98
- Wuxi High Mountain Hi-tech Development Co.,Ltd.
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- 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
- US $0.00-0.00 / KG
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
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- 3-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8
- US $0.00-0.00 / kg
- 99.8%
- Shanghai Xin Cheng Yue Chemical Co.,Ltd
