2,4-Dichlorotoluene
[CAS# 95-73-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 2,4-Dichlorotoluene
• Synonyms: 2,4-Dichloro-1-methylbenzene; 2,4-DCT
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 161.03
• CAS Registry Number: 95-73-8
• EC Number: 202-445-8

Properties

• Density: 1.246
• Melting point: -14 ºC
• Boiling point: 200 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.545-1.547
• Flash point: 79 ºC
• Water solubility: immiscible

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361f
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410

• Transport Information: UN 2810