2,4-Dimethylchlorobenzene
[CAS# 95-66-9]

Identification

• Name: 2,4-Dimethylchlorobenzene
• Synonyms: 4-Chloro-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 4-Chloro-m-xylene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉Cl
• Molecular Weight: 140.61
• CAS Registry Number: 95-66-9
• EC Number: 673-992-1

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.014 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.049±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 160 °C^**
• Boiling point: 187-188 °C^***
• Refractive index: 1.5235 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^****
• Flash point: 62.1±5.9 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Hardy, Douglas V. N.

^*** Dokukina, A. F.

^**** Brown, Herbert C.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319