1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene CAS#: 612-12-4; ChemWhat Code: 31586
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene |
| Synonyms | DICHLORO(ALPHA, ALPHA’-)-O-XYLENE;A,A’-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE;A,A-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE;ALPHA,ALPHA’-DICHLORO-O-XYLENE;1,2-BIS(CHLOROMETHYL)BENZENE;1,2-DI(CHLOROMETHYL)BENZENE;O-XYLYLENE CHLORIDE;O-XYLYLENE DICHLORIDE |
| CAS Registry Number | 612-12-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 175.06 |
| EINECS | 210-291-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 51-55 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 239-241 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 226 °F |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| Color | white to light beige |
| Water Solubility | hydrolysis |
| BRN | 2043675 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-(612-12-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-(612-12-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | C,Xi |
| R Phrase | 34-36/37-36/37/38-50/53-26-22-36 |
| S Phrase | 26-27-28-36/37/39-45-24/25-61-29-28A |
| RIDADR | UN 3261 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | ZE4085000 |
| F | 19 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| HS Code | 29036990 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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