96-90-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-CHLORO-4,6-DINITROTOLUENE
• Synonyms: 2-CHLORO-4,6-DINITROTOLUENE;1-Chloro-2-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene;6-Chloro-2,4-dinitrotoluene;Benzene, 1-chloro-2-Methyl-3,5-dinitro-
• CAS NO: 96-90-2
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₅ClN₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 216.58
• Mol File: 96-90-2.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 49℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.532
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-CHLORO-4,6-DINITROTOLUENE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-CHLORO-4,6-DINITROTOLUENE(96-90-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-CHLORO-4,6-DINITROTOLUENE(96-90-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 96-90-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Chloro-4,6-dinitrotoluene, also known as CNAT, is a chemical compound with the formula C7H5ClN2O4. It is a yellow to red crystalline solid that is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. It is also used in the production of explosives, such as 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT). CNAT is a highly toxic and reactive compound that can cause severe skin and eye irritation, as well as respiratory and digestive tract irritation. It is classified as a hazardous chemical and should be handled with extreme caution in a controlled environment.

Upstream product

• 95-49-8 2-methylchlorobenzene 
• 83-42-1 6-chloro-2-nitrotoluene 
• 121-14-2 2,4-dinitrotoluene 
• 121-86-8 2-chloro-4-nitrotoluene 

Downstream Products

• 861519-29-1 5-chloro-4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine 
• 23749-65-7 2,4,6-trichlorotoluene 
• 95192-61-3 2-chloro-4,6-dinitrobenzoic acid 

Relevant articles and documents

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution. Part 35. Chlorination of 1,3-Dinitrobenzene, 1-Chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene, and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene with Nitric Acid and Hydrogen Chloride or Chlorine in Sulphuric Acid or Oleum

Solutions of sulphuric acid or oleum containing HCl or Cl2 and nitric acid have been found both to chlorinate and nitrate deactivated aromatic compounds.The kinetics and products of the chlorination of 1,3-dinitrobenzene and 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene in sulphuric acid or oleum containing HCl and nitric acid at 130 deg C, and the kinetics and products of the chlorination of 2,4-dinitrotoluene at 90 deg C in sulphuric acid or oleum containing Cl2 and nitric acid, are reported. 1,3-Dinitrobenzene and 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene were predominantly chlorinated. 2,4-Dinitrotoluene gave approximately equal amounts of 6-chloro-2,4-dinitrotoluene and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.The results show that under these conditions, chlorination and nitration are competing electrophilic reactions, and that chlorination is less selective than nitration.Possible mechanisms for chlorination are discussed.