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2-chlorotoluene

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Description

2-Chlorotoluene, also known as o-chlorotoluene, is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4Cl. It is a colorless liquid that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes. It can be synthesized through the chlorination of toluene, typically using chlorine gas in the presence of a catalyst, such as iron chloride. 2-Chlorotoluene has been studied for its potential effects on human health, as it is considered a volatile organic compound (VOC). Studies have shown that exposure to 2-Chlorotoluene can irritate the skin and eyes, and may also cause respiratory problems. It is important to note that the specific effects of 2-Chlorotoluene on human health can vary depending on the level of exposure, the individual's sensitivity, and other factors. The compound's importance lies in its role as a versatile intermediate in various chemical syntheses. The study of 2-Chlorotoluene contributes to understanding its chemical properties, its potential health effects, and its applications in different fields. '

2-chlorotoluene: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7238
CHEMBL ID1797265
SCHEMBL ID12792
SCHEMBL ID10738408
MeSH IDM0092942

Synonyms (66)

Synonym
2-chloro-1-methylbenzene
benzene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-
95-49-8
o-chlorotoluene
nsc-8766
o-tolyl chloride
2-chlorotoluene
1-methyl-2-chlorobenzene
toluene, o-chloro-
nsc8766
1-chloro-2-methylbenzene
inchi=1/c7h7cl/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5h,1h
toluene,2-chloro
2-chlorotoluene, analytical standard
2-chlorotoluene, 99%
nsc 8766
einecs 202-424-3
hsdb 5291
ortho-chlorotoluene
un2238
halso 99
brn 1904175
ccris 7785
ai3-15912
2-methylchlorobenzene
S0659
AKOS000120015
NCGC00247992-02
NCGC00247992-01
CHEMBL1797265
NCGC00254384-01
tox21_201251
dtxcid003977
tox21_300329
dtxsid8023977 ,
cas-95-49-8
NCGC00258803-01
1-chloro-2-methyl-benzene
c7h7cl
STL280355
ec 202-424-3
2g7d0ydv9h ,
unii-2g7d0ydv9h
o-chlorotoluene [un2238] [flammable liquid]
4-05-00-00805 (beilstein handbook reference)
FT-0612029
chlorotoluene, o-
2-methylphenyl chloride
o-chlorotoluene [mi]
un-2238
2-tolyl chloride
o-methylchlorobenzene
o-tolylchloride
2 -chlorotoluene
ortho-tolyl chloride
SCHEMBL12792
SCHEMBL10738408
J-509184
F0001-2272
mfcd00000562
2-chlorotoluene, pestanal(r), analytical standard
AS-12438
Q17276347
EN300-17390
1-chloranyl-2-methyl-benzene
C3U ,

Research Excerpts

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Thus, attention should be given to these highly bioavailable flame retardants in future environmental biomonitoring and risk assessments in a post-PBDE era."( Halogenated flame retardants in bobcats from the midwestern United States.
Boyles, E; Chen, D; Nielsen, CK; Reiner, EJ; Shen, L; Tan, H; Wu, Y, 2017
)
0.46
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (6)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency30.82490.000714.592883.7951AID1259392
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency69.00830.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159553
farnesoid X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.64480.375827.485161.6524AID743220
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency43.35670.000229.305416,493.5996AID743069; AID743075
aryl hydrocarbon receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency69.00830.000723.06741,258.9301AID743085
heat shock protein beta-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency61.64480.042027.378961.6448AID743210
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID603957Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound2008European journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 43, Issue:4
QSPR modeling of octanol/water partition coefficient for vitamins by optimal descriptors calculated with SMILES.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (13.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (33.33)29.6817
2010's8 (53.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 43.00

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index43.00 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.89 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.37 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index60.87 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (43.00)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other17 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]