Chemical Information

Name: 5-Chloro-2-methylaniline (5-Chloro-o-toluidine)
Common Name: Sunlight-resistant red KB salt
Chemical Formula: C₇H₈ClN
Molecular Weight: 141.3 g/mol
Physical State: Solid-liquid coexistence at room temperature
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Melting Point: 22 °C
Boiling Point: 237 °C
Flash Point: 160 °C

Uses

• Dye Industry:
  • Color developer for dyeing and printing cotton, silk, and nylon fabrics.
  • Manufacture of fast pigments.
  • Synthesis of ice dye red base KB and color phenol AS-KB.
• Pesticide Industry:
  • Important intermediate in pesticide production.

Storage and Transportation

Storage Conditions:

• Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse away from fire and heat sources.
• Keep containers tightly sealed.
• Separate from oxidizers, acids, and edible chemicals (no mixing).

Safety Measures:

• Equip storage area with appropriate fire-fighting equipment.
• Provide leak emergency response tools and suitable containment materials.

Transportation Precautions:

• Follow hazardous chemical transport regulations.
• Ensure proper labeling and secure packaging to prevent leaks.