BENZYL CHLORIDE

Name: BENZYL CHLORIDE
SKU: KC.210090

Cat. NoKC.210090 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC7H7Cl CAS100-44-7 Molecular Weight126.58 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Health hazard

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Benzyl chloride is a member of the class of benzyl chlorides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with chlorine.

Used in the manufacture of dyes, plasticizers, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals; [ACGIH]
Manufacture of benzyl compounds, perfumes, pharmaceutical products, dyes, synthetic tannins, and artificial resins
As an irritant gas in chemical warfare (former use)
Manufacture of photographic developer; penicillin precursors; gasoline gum inhibitors; quarternary compounds; intermediates

Physical Description	Benzyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flash point 153 °F. Slightly soluble in water. Corrosive to metals and tissue. A lach…
Color/Form	Colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Odor	Rather unpleasant, irritating odor
Melting Point	-54 to -45 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point	354 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point	153 °F (EPA, 1998)
Density	1.1 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Reaction (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 mmHg at 71.6 °F (EPA, 1998)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.5391 at 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	Stablity during transport: stable

IUPAC Name	chloromethylbenzene
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl
Molecular Weight	126.58 g/mol
CAS	100-44-7
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCl
InChIKey	KCXMKQUNVWSEMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210090
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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