Benzyl Chloride
Product Description
| Product | Benzyl Chloride |
| CAS | 100-44-7 |
| Formula | C6H5CH2Cl |
| Synonym | Chlorophenylmethane, a-chlorotoluene, DEA Code 8570, Benzene, (chloromethyl)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Phosphorous Content | Nil |
| Dropping Point | 178 DEG.C ? 180 DEG.C |
| Density (lbs/gal(US)@20°) | 1.100 |
| Packaging | 220 Kgs NET, UN Approved drums |
| Sensoric | Colorless Liquid |
| Purity | 99.0% MIN. BY GC |
| Residue after ignition | 0.002% |
| Sulphur | Nil |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm hg (22 c) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5380 (20 c) |
| Melting Point | -43 to -48 c |
| Color | colorless to brown-yellow liquid |
| Molecular weight | 126.59 |
| Flash Point | 73 c |
| Specific gravity | 1.1 (2020 c) |
| Solubility | dmso, 95 ethanol, acetone |
| Boiling Point | 179.3 c |
| Odor | unpleasant irritating odor |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | The sale of this product is regulated by the DEA. Benzyl chloride is used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols. |
| Class | Chemical Intermediates, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Drilling Mud Surfactants, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, DEA List II Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Intermediates |
| Industry | Industrial, Pharmaceutical |
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