2-Fluorotoluene Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-62 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

113-114 °C (lit.)

Density 

1.001 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

vapor density 

3.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

21 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.473(lit.)

Flash point:

55 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

form 

Liquid

Specific Gravity

1.001

color 

Clear colorless to slightly yellow

explosive limit

1.3%(V)

Water Solubility 

immiscible

Merck 

14,4180

BRN 

1853362

Dielectric constant

4.2199999999999998

LogP

2.73-2.74

CAS DataBase Reference

95-52-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzene, 1-fluoro-2-methyl-(95-52-3)

EPA Substance Registry System

o-Fluorotoluene (95-52-3)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

F,Xi

Risk Statements 

11-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-33-36-37/39

RIDADR 

UN 2388 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

XT2579000

Hazard Note 

Flammable/Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29036990

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg

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2-Fluorotoluene Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Uses

It is employed in organic synthesis.

General Description

A colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. May sink or float on water.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Fluorotoluene is of generally low reactivity. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents. Also may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged and repeated vapor exposures may produce systemic toxic effects.

Purification Methods

Dry o-fluorotoluene with P2O5 or CaSO4 and fractionally distil it through a silvered vacuum-jacketed glass column with 1/8th-in glass helices. A high reflux ratio is necessary because of the closeness of the boiling points of the o-, m-and p-isomers [Potter & Saylor J Am Chem Soc 37 90 1951]. [Beilstein 5 H 290, 5 III 676, 5 IV 799.]

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