Benzyl Chloride CAS#100-44-7 Product Description
Benzyl chloride is a halogenated organic compound characterized by its flammability, toxicity, and corrosive properties. It typically appears as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. Due to the high reactivity of its benzyl group, it serves as a valuable intermediate in a wide range of organic synthesis applications.
Benzyl chloride is insoluble in water but readily dissolves in many organic solvents, including ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, and dichloromethane. It is also capable of dissolving certain organic materials, such as oils and resins, and is occasionally employed as a solvent in specialized industrial processes. Because of its hazardous nature, appropriate protective measures and controlled handling procedures are essential during storage and use.
Benzyl Chloride CAS#100-44-7 Chemical Properties
| Melting point | -39 °C |
| Boiling point | 179 °C |
| Density | 1.1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Vapor density | 4.36 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 10.3 mm Hg ( 60 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.538(lit.) |
| Fp | 165 °F |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | Soluble0.46g/L at 30°C (Decomposes in contact with water) |
| Form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| Odor | Pungent, irritating. |
| Explosive limit | 1.1-14%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 0.3 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,1129 |
| BRN | 471308 |
| Henry's Law Constant | (x 10-4 atm?m3/mol): 3.57 at 20.00 °C (inert gas stripping, Hovorka and Dohnal, 1997) |
| Exposure limits | TLV-TWA 1 ppm (～5mg/m3) (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA); IDLH 10 ppm (NIOSH); carcinogenicity: Animal Limited Evidence, Human Inadequate Evidence (IARC). |
| Dielectric constant | 7.0（13℃） |
| Stability | Unstable - inhibitors such as propylene oxide or trimethylamine are usually added to prevent polymerization. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, acids, most common metals, dimethyl sulfoxide. Above flash pointvapour- air mixtures are explosive within the limits noted above. Contact with water produces toxic fumes. |
| InChIKey | KCXMKQUNVWSEMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 2.3 at 20℃ and pH7 |
| Surface tension | 39.36mN/m at 298.15K |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 100-44-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzyl chloride(100-44-7) |
| IARC | 2A (Vol. 29, Sup 7, 71) 1999 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzyl chloride (100-44-7) |
Benzyl Chloride CAS#100-44-7 Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | T,T+ |
| Risk Statements | 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22-43-26-46 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-36/37/39-28-26-36/37 |
| OEL | Ceiling: 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [15-minute] |
| RIDADR | UN 1738 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | XS8925000 |
| F | 8-19 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 585 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29039990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 100-44-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 440 mg/kg |
| IDLA | 10 ppm |
Benzyl Chloride CAS#100-44-7 Product Application
Benzyl chloride is widely used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a key raw material for the dye, pigment, fragrance, and personal care industries. In the plastics and rubber sectors, it serves as a starting material for the synthesis of PVC stabilizers and rubber vulcanization accelerators. It is also utilized in pesticide production for the manufacture of insecticides and herbicides. Additional applications include selected organic synthesis processes and the production of specialty electronic chemicals.
