The 2-Chloro-6-nitrotoluene, with the CAS registry number 83-42-1, is also known as Benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-3-nitro-. It belongs to the product categories of Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives; Nitro Compounds; Nitrogen Compounds; Organic Building Blocks. Its EINECS registry number is 201-475-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₆ClNO₂ and molecular weight is 171.58. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called 1-Chloro-2-methyl-3-nitrobenzene. It should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. This chemical is synthesized from ortho-nitrotoluene by chlorination.

Physical properties about 2-Chloro-6-nitrotoluene are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.974; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.97; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.97; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 107.18; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 107.18; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 987.98; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 987.98; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (12)Polar Surface Area: 45.82 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.57; (14)Molar Refractivity: 42.518 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 129.501 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 45.46 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.325 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 125 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.374 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 236.142 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.074 mmHg at 25 °C.

Uses of 2-Chloro-6-nitrotoluene: (1) it is used as pharmaceutical Intermediates; (2) it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it can react with Formaldehyde to get 2-Chloro-6-nitro-benzeneethanol. The reaction occurs with reagents DMSO, TritonB and solvent methanol.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical may cause damage to health and may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It may present an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment. This chemical is inflammation to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. In addition, it may cause damage to health by inhalation, in contacting with skin and if swallowed. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. You must avoid releasing to the environment. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: Clc1cccc([N+]([O-])=O)c1C
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c1-5-6(8)3-2-4-7(5)9(10)11/h2-4H,1H3
(3) InChIKey: XCSNRORTQRKCHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: