Synthesis method of 3-chlorotoluene and its application in organic synthesis_Kain Industrial Additive

background and overview[1] 3-chlorotoluene, also called m-chlorotoluene, is a colorless liquid mainly used in the manufacture of pesticides, medicines, dyes and peroxide intermediates and solvents. 3-chlorotoluene is a by-product of the chlorination of toluene to produce o-chlorotoluene and p-chlorotoluene, but its content is very low and separation is difficult. generally, 3-chlorotoluene is not prepared through…