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Benzyl chloride, 99%, stab., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzyl Chloride is used as an intermediate for manufacturing of benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid and benzyl cyanide. It is also used to prepare benzyl esters, which are used as plasticizer, flavorants and perfumes. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of phenylacetic acid. In organic synthesis, it is used as an alkylating agent and utilized for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols. Further, it is involved in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts by reaction with tertiary amines. In addition to this, it is used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with metallic magnesium.
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Benzyl Chloride is used as an intermediate for manufacturing of benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid and benzyl cyanide. It is also used to prepare benzyl esters, which are used as plasticizer, flavorants and perfumes. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of phenylacetic acid. In organic synthesis, it is used as an alkylating agent and utilized for the introduction of the benzyl protecting group for alcohols. Further, it is involved in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts by reaction with tertiary amines. In addition to this, it is used to prepare Grignard reagent by reacting with metallic magnesium.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether. Insoluble in waterMiscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform.
Notes
Light and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with common metals, lead,oxidizing agents, iron, iron salts, brass and aluminum
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -43°C |
| Density | 1.099 |
| Boiling Point | 178°C to 180°C |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99%, Stabilized |
| Refractive Index | 1.538 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN1738 |
| Beilstein | 471308 |
| Merck Index | 14,1129 |
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Safety and Handling
- Benzyl chloride
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzyl chloride
RUO – Research Use Only