2-Methylbenzyl chloride CAS#: 552-45-4; ChemWhat Code: 31952
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-Methylbenzyl chloride |
| Synonyms | MBC;A-CHLORO-O-XYLENE;AKOS BBS-00003859;ALPHA-CHLORO-O-XYLENE;2-METHYLBENZYL CHLORIDE;1-(CHLOROMETHYL)-2-METHYLBENZENE;1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-benzen;2-(Chloromethyl)toluene |
| CAS Registry Number | 552-45-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 140.61 |
| EINECS | 209-013-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 197-199 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.063 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 165 °F |
| Storage | 0-6°C |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear Colorless to light yellow |
| Merck | 14,10091 |
| BRN | 386016 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines. Corrodes steel. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-(552-45-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl- (552-45-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | C,Xn |
| R Phrase | 34-36/37/38-22 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37/39-45-37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| F | 19 |
| Hazard Note | Harmful/Corrosive |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| HS Code | 29036990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 552-45-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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