2-methylaniline
Description :
Overview of 2-Methylaniline
2-Methylaniline (o-Toluidine) is an aromatic amine used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, dye intermediate, and chemical building block in organic synthesis. Known for its ortho-positioned methyl group influencing reactivity and its use in various industrial applications, 2-Methylaniline is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, dye synthesis, and specialty chemical production.
This compound appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid that darkens on exposure to air and light. Its methyl-substituted aniline structure provides specific reactivity patterns useful in synthesis.
Related products include 3-Methylaniline, 4-Methylaniline, Aniline, and other substituted anilines used in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis.
Applications of 2-Methylaniline
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Used in synthesizing pharmaceutical intermediates
- Applied in preparing drug candidates
- Used in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients
Dye & Pigment Manufacturing
- Used in synthesizing azo dyes
- Applied in producing specialty dyes
- Used in manufacturing textile dyes
Industrial Chemical Synthesis
- Used in producing specialty chemicals
- Applied in synthesizing agrochemical intermediates
- Used in manufacturing polymer additives
- Applied in developing performance chemicals
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- TOXIC and CARCINOGENIC—handle with extreme care
- Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption
- Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
- Handle in a well-ventilated fume hood
- Oxidizes in air—protect from light and air exposure
- Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dark place
Where to Buy 2-Methylaniline?
2-Methylaniline Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies high-purity 2-Methylaniline for industrial applications with comprehensive safety documentation.
2-Methylaniline Supplier & Distributor
- Available in bulk quantities for industrial use
- High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
- Technical and pharmaceutical grades
- Requires appropriate safety documentation
- COA, MSDS, and regulatory information provided
MSDS
Includes comprehensive toxicity warnings, carcinogenicity information, and strict handling protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is 2-Methylaniline used for?
Used in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, dye manufacturing, and the production of specialty chemicals and agrochemical intermediates. -
What is the molecular formula?
Molecular formula: C₇H₉N with molecular weight 107.15 g/mol. -
What is the structure?
Aniline with a methyl group at the ortho position (position 2): CH₃-C₆H₄-NH₂.
ChemicalBull supplies 2-methylaniline across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.
