3,5-Dichloroaniline

3,5-Dichloroaniline is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₃Cl₂. It is one of several isomers of dichloroaniline. It is a colorless solid although commercial samples often appear colored. It is produced by hydrogenation of 3,5-dichloronitrobenzene. It is a precursor to the fungicide vinclozolin.

Safety and environmental aspects

Its 72-h EC₅₀ in an algal growth inhibition assay is 4.39 mg/L. Biodegradation of dichloroanilines usually proceeds via initial ring hydroxylation.