3-Methylbenzyl chloride, 98%

Description

CAS: 620-19-9 | C8H9Cl | 140.61 g/mol

3-Methylbenzyl chloride is used as an organic light-emitting diode and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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Applications
3-Methylbenzyl chloride is used as an organic light-emitting diode and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 620-19-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H9Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.61
• MDL Number: MFCD00000909
• InChI Key: LZBOHNCMCCSTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methylbenzyl chloride, 1-chloromethyl-3-methylbenzene, m-xylyl chloride, 3-methylbenzylchloride, alpha-chloro-m-xylene, m-methylbenzyl chloride, 1-chloromethyl-3-methyl-benzene, m-chloromethyl toluene, 3-chloromethyl toluene, benzene, 1-chloromethyl-3-methyl
• PubChem CID: 12102
• IUPAC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)CCl

• Density: 1.066
• Boiling Point: 195°C to 196°C
• Flash Point: 75°C (167°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.535
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 2040357
• Merck Index: 14,10091
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 140.61
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methylbenzyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	210-628-9
TSCA	Yes

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only