Benzyl chloride, 99%, stab.

Description

CAS: 100-44-7 | C7H7Cl | 126.583 g/mol

Benzyl Chloride is used as an intermediate for manufacturing of benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid and benzyl cyanide. It is also used to prepare benzyl esters, which are used as plasticizer, flavorants and perfumes. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of phenylacetic acid. In organic synthesis, it is used as an alkylating agent and utilized for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols. Further, it is involved in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts by reaction with tertiary amines. In addition to this, it is used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with metallic magnesium.

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Applications
Benzyl Chloride is used as an intermediate for manufacturing of benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid and benzyl cyanide. It is also used to prepare benzyl esters, which are used as plasticizer, flavorants and perfumes. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of phenylacetic acid. In organic synthesis, it is used as an alkylating agent and utilized for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols. Further, it is involved in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts by reaction with tertiary amines. In addition to this, it is used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with metallic magnesium.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether. Insoluble in waterMiscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform.

Notes
Light and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with common metals, lead,oxidizing agents, iron, iron salts, brass and aluminum

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-44-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H7Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.583
• MDL Number: MFCD00000889
• InChI Key: KCXMKQUNVWSEMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl chloride, chloromethyl benzene, benzylchloride, alpha-chlorotoluene, benzylchlorid, chlorophenylmethane, benzene, chloromethyl, chlorure de benzyle, tolyl chloride, alpha-chlortoluol
• PubChem CID: 7503
• ChEBI: CHEBI:615597
• IUPAC Name: chloromethylbenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCl

• Melting Point: -43°C
• Density: 1.099
• Boiling Point: 178°C to 180°C
• Flash Point: 73°C (163°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%, Stabilized
• Refractive Index: 1.538
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN1738
• Beilstein: 471308
• Merck Index: 14,1129
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,ether; Insoluble in waterMiscible with alcohol,ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 126.59
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl chloride, stabilized

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H290-H302-H315-H317-H318-H331-H335-H336-H340-H350-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H330-H350-H373-H314-H318-H227-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P234-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P311-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BENZYL CHLORIDE
EINECSNumber	202-853-6
RTECSNumber	XS8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only