35Dichlorotoluene

3,5-Dichlorotoluene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6Cl2. It is a chlorinated derivative of toluene, a methylbenzene. In this compound, two chlorine atoms are substituted onto the benzene ring at the 3 and 5 positions relative to the methyl group. It is a colorless liquid with a distinct odor. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and density, are influenced by the presence of the chlorine atoms and the methyl group. 3,5-Dichlorotoluene is generally insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. It can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving the chlorination of toluene or related precursors under specific conditions. Due to the presence of chlorine atoms, it is considered a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon. Its chemical reactivity is typical of substituted benzenes, with potential for further reactions at the methyl group or the aromatic ring. Applications for 3,5-dichlorotoluene are generally limited, but it may be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals. Like many chlorinated organic compounds, it is important to handle 3,5-dichlorotoluene with care due to potential environmental and health considerations. Information regarding its specific toxicity and environmental fate is available in chemical safety data sheets and scientific literature.