Name | 2-Methyl benzyl chloride |
Synonyms | MBC o-Xylyl chloride AKOS BBS-00003859 A-CHLORO-O-XYLENE α-Chloro-o-xylene ALPHA-CHLORO-O-XYLENE alpha-Chloro-o-xylene 2-METHYLBENZYL CHLORIDE o-methylbenzyl chloride 2-Methylbenzyl chloride O-METHYLBENZYL CHLORIDE 2-Methyl benzyl chloride ortho methylbenzyl chloride 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene 1-(CHLOROMETHYL)-2-METHYLBENZENE |
CAS | 552-45-4 |
EINECS | 209-013-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H9Cl/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9/h2-5H,6H2,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C8H9Cl |
Molar Mass | 140.61 |
Density | 1.063g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -2 °C |
Boling Point | 197-199°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 165°F |
Solubility | soluble in Ether |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
Merck | 14,10091 |
BRN | 386016 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines. Corrodes steel. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.541(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.08 melting point -2°C boiling point 197-199°C refractive index 1.5405-1.5425 flash point 73°C |
Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, for the synthesis of p-methyl benzyl alcohol, P-methyl benzaldehyde, etc |
Risk Codes | R34 - Causes burns R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 19 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29036990 |
Hazard Note | Harmful/Corrosive |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the synthesis of p-methylbenzyl alcohol, P-methylbenzaldehyde and other smoking liquids, organic synthesis intermediates for the preparation of methyl benzyl alcohol, methyl formaldehyde, etc. |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |