4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol, 99%

Description

CAS: 873-76-7 | C7H7ClO | 142.582 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Suitable for battery materials development.

Applications
4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 4-chlorobenzyl esters, more stable to acid than the corresponding benzyl esters. It is used as solvent in paint stripper and waterborne coatings. It acts as curing agent. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.

Solubility
Soluble in water (2.5 mg/ml at 20°C), and methanol.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 873-76-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H7ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.582
• MDL Number: MFCD00004652
• InChI Key: PTHGDVCPCZKZKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-chlorobenzyl alcohol, 4-chlorophenyl methanol, p-chlorobenzyl alcohol, benzenemethanol, 4-chloro, 4-chlorobenzenemethanol, 4-chlorobenzylalcohol, benzyl alcohol, p-chloro, 4-chlorobenzylic alcohol, unii-gf8bs53b6v, ccris 5120
• PubChem CID: 13397
• IUPAC Name: (4-chlorophenyl)methanol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)Cl

• Melting Point: 68°C to 72°C
• Boiling Point: 234°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 636502
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (2.5mg/ml at 20°C),and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 142.59
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	212-852-2
RTECSNumber	DN9242000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only