The CAS registry number of Benzene,1-chloro-2,3-dimethyl- is 608-23-1. The systematic name is 1-chloro-2,3-dimethylbenzene. In addition, the molecular formula is C₈H₉Cl and the molecular weight is 140.61. It is also called 3-Chloro-o-xylene. What's more, it is a kind of clear colourless to light yellow liquid and belongs to the classes of Aromatic Halides (substituted); Halogen toluene; Chlorine Compounds. What's more, it should be stored in sealed container, and placed in a cool and dry place.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.73; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.73; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.73; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 405.01; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 405.01; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2558.75; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 2558.75; (9)#H bond acceptors: 0; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 0; (12)Polar Surface Area: 0 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.521; (14)Molar Refractivity: 40.79 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 133.9 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 16.17×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 31.9 dyne/cm; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.49 kJ/mol; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.931 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Benzene,1-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-: it can be prepared by 2,3-Dimethylphenyl-chlorameisensaeureester. This reaction will need reagent AlCl₃ and various solvents. The reaction time is 210 minutes at reaction temperature of 200 °C. The yield is about 60%.

Uses of Benzene,1-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-: it can be used to get 3-chloro-phthalic acid. This reaction will need reagents cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and KMnO₄, and solvent H₂O. The reaction time is 24 hours at reaction temperature of 50-60 °C. The yield is about 40%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: Clc1cccc(c1C)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H9Cl/c1-6-4-3-5-8(9)7(6)2/h3-5H,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: NVLHGZIXTRYOKT-UHFFFAOYAS