Chloroanilines
Chloroanilines are a group of organic compounds derived from aniline by substituting one or more hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring with chlorine atoms. They are characterized by the general formula C6H(5-n)ClnNH2, where n represents the number of chlorine atoms. There are six possible isomers of monochloroaniline, each with the chlorine atom at a different position relative to the amino group: 2-chloroaniline, 3-chloroaniline, and 4-chloroaniline. Dichloroanilines, trichloroanilines, tetrachloroanilines, and pentachloroaniline also exist, with varying arrangements of chlorine substituents.
These compounds are typically synthesized through the chlorination of aniline or the reduction of corresponding nitrochlorobenzenes.
Industrially, chloroanilines serve as important intermediates in the synthesis of various products, including dyes, pigments, pesticides,
However, chloroanilines are also recognized for their environmental and health impacts. They are considered toxic and