| Formula / Notation | C7H7Cl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 100-44-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.58 |
| Melting Point | -54 to -45 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 354 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.1 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Reaction (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flash point 153 °F. Slightly soluble in water. Corrosive to metals and tissue. A lac... |
| Also Known As | chloromethylbenzene; (Chloromethyl)benzene; 100-44-7; Chloromethylbenzene; alpha-Chlorotoluene; Benzylchloride; Benzylchlorid; Chlorophenylmethane; Tolyl chloride; Chlorure de benzyle |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Benzyl chloride?
Benzyl Chloride can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: chloromethylbenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: chloromethylbenzene; (Chloromethyl)benzene; 100-44-7; Chloromethylbenzene; alpha-Chlorotoluene; Benzylchloride; Benzylchlorid; Chlorophenylmethane; Tolyl chloride; Chlorure de benzyle
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -54 to -45 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 354 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.1 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 126.58 |
| Solubility | Reaction (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flash point 153 °F. Slightly soluble in water. Corrosive to metals and tissue. A lac... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Benzyl Chloride can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Benzyl chloride is: C7H7Cl