Benzyl chloromethyl ether, tech. 70%

Description

CAS: 3587-60-8 | C8H9ClO | 156.609 g/mol

Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups.

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Applications
Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups.

Solubility
Soluble in water [2.7 g/L (25 C)]

Notes
Store at 2-8°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3587-60-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H9ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 156.609
• MDL Number: MFCD00000886
• InChI Key: LADPCMZCENPFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl chloromethyl ether, chloromethoxymethyl benzene, chloromethoxy methyl benzene, benzyloxymethyl chloride, chloromethoxymethyl-benzene, benzyl chloromethylether, benzene, chloromethoxy methyl
• PubChem CID: 137983
• IUPAC Name: chloromethoxymethylbenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COCCl

• Density: 1.126
• Boiling Point: 102°C
• Refractive Index: 1.527
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂OCH₂Cl
• Quantity: 50 mL
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 1364034
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water [2.7g/L (25 C)]
• Formula Weight: 156.61
• Percent Purity: 70%
• Grade: Technical
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl chloromethyl ether

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H334-H335-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H350-H373-H318-H302-H315-H335 Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P332+P313-P342+P311-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only