2,5-dichloroaniline
Sign in to saveAlso known as 1,4-Dichloroaniline, C6H5Cl2N, 2,5-DCA, 1-Amino-2,5-dichlorobenzene, 2,5-dichlorobenzeneamine, 2,5-dichlorobenzenamine, 2,5-Dichloranilin, 2-amino-1,4-dichlorobenzene
2,5-Dichloroaniline is an organic compound with the formula C6H3Cl2NH2. One of six isomers of dichloroaniline, it is a colorless solid that is insoluble in water. It is produced by hydrogenation of 1,4-dichloro-2-nitrobenzene. It is a precursor to dyes and pigments, e.g., Pigment Yellow 10.
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2,5-Dichloroaniline is an organic compound with the formula C6H3Cl2NH2. One of six isomers of dichloroaniline, it is a colorless solid that is insoluble in water. It is produced by hydrogenation of 1,4-dichloro-2-nitrobenzene. It is a precursor to dyes and pigments, e.g., Pigment Yellow 10.
thumb|left|Pigment Yellow 10, a derivative of 2,5-dichloroanilne, is commonly used for yellow road markings in the US.