Name | Alpha,Alpha'-Dichloro-o-xylene |
Synonyms | O-XYLYLENE CHLORIDE A,A-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE O-XYLYLENE DICHLORIDE o-Xylylene dichloride A,A'-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE 1,2-DI(CHLOROMETHYL)BENZENE 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene 1,2-BIS(CHLOROMETHYL)BENZENE alpha,alpha-Dichloro-o-xylene ALPHA,ALPHA'-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE Alpha,Alpha'-Dichloro-o-xylene DICHLORO(ALPHA, ALPHA'-)-O-XYLENE |
CAS | 612-12-4 |
EINECS | 210-291-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H8Cl2/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-10/h1-4H,5-6H2 |
Molecular Formula | C8H8Cl2 |
Molar Mass | 175.06 |
Density | 1.3930 |
Melting Point | 51-55 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 239-241 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 226°F |
Water Solubility | hydrolysis |
Solubility | soluble in Methanol |
Appearance | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
Color | white to light beige |
BRN | 2043675 |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.5544 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00000903 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | melting point 56 ℃ boiling point 240 ℃ flash point 100 ℃ |
Use | For pharmaceutical, chemical intermediates. |
Risk Codes | R34 - Causes burns R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. 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.) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S28A - |
UN IDs | UN 3261 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | ZE4085000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 19 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29036990 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | II |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Overview | O-dichlorobenzyl is an aromatic hydrocarbon derivative which is useful as an organic intermediate and can be prepared by chloro-generation of O-xylene. |
Use | for pharmaceutical and chemical intermediates. white or yellow flaky crystals, an intermediate in organic synthesis, used in the manufacture of terephthalic methanol and other dyes. used as pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates |