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2,6-Dichloroaniline

2,6-Dichloroaniline is an organic compound with the formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>3</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>(NH<sub>2</sub>). It is one of several isomers of dichloroaniline. It is a colorless or white solid. Derivatives include the drugs clonidine and diclofenac.

Preparation

It is produced by hydrogenation of 2,6-dichloronitrobenzene.

In the laboratory, it can be prepared by halogenation of sulfanilamide followed by desulfonation.

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