o-Chlorotoluene

A high quality aromatic organic compound, delivering superior performance over mixed isomer alternatives. It’s clear, stable liquid form and well-defined physicochemical profile ensures predictable behavior in synthesis and processing.

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Product Description

Ortho-chlorotoluene (o-CT) is a high quality aromatic organic compound, delivering superior performance over mixed isomer alternatives. It’s clear, stable liquid form and well-defined physicochemical profile ensures predictable behavior in synthesis and processing.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

• High purity and consistent boiling point ensure reproducible chemical reactions.

• Clear liquid with low water solubility, ideal for controlled processing environments.

• Trusted industrial relevance backed by broad multi sector adoption.

• Stable, combustible solvent compatible with many organic systems.

• Reliable performance across varied temperature ranges in industrial synthesis

• Full registration according to Article 10 (4) REACH –Registration

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION ARE

Intermediate in manufacture of:

• Agrochemicals.

• Active substances and auxiliaries for pharmaceuticals.

• Dyestuffs, pigments, and optical brighteners.

• Chemical / technical products.

• Fibers and textile auxiliaries.

Molecular Formula

C7 H7 Cl

Molar weight

126.6

CAS (CAS Number)

95-49-8

Chemical synthesis

Carrier / printing thickener

Textile auxiliaries

Manufacturing of fungicides

Crop Protection

Optical brighteners

Manufacturing of insecticides / acaricides

Manufacturing of dyestuffs

Manufacturing of growth regulators

Manufacturing of pharmaceutical agents

organic solvent

Manufacturing of herbicides

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