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| Chemical Name |
2-Methylbenzyl Chloride |
| Synonyms |
o-Methylbenzyl Chloride; ortho-Methylbenzyl Chloride; α-Chloro-o-Xylene; o-Xylyl Chloride; alpha-Chloro-o-Xylene |
| CAS Number |
552-45-4 |
| CAT Number |
RF-PI2061 |
| Stock Status |
In Stock, Production Capacity 800MT/Year |
| Molecular Formula |
C8H9Cl |
| Molecular Weight |
140.61 |
| Melting Point |
-2℃ |
| Boiling Point |
197.0~199.0℃(lit.) |
| Sensitivity |
Moisture Sensitive |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in Water; Soluble in Ether |
| Brand |
Ruifu Chemical |
| Item |
Specifications |
| Appearance |
Colorless Liquid |
| Purity / Analysis Method |
>99.0% (GC) |
| Refractive Index n20/D |
1.541~1.543 |
| Specific Gravity (20/20℃) |
1.085~1.087 |
| Infrared Spectrum |
Conforms to Structure |
| Proton NMR Spectrum |
Conforms to Structure |
| Total Impurities |
<1.00% |
| Usage |
Intermediate for Organic Synthesis |
| Test Standard |
Enterprise Standard |
Package: Fluorinated Bottle, 25kg/Drum, 200kg/Drum or according to customer's requirement
Storage Condition: Store in sealed containers at cool and dry place; Protect from light and moisture
2-Methylbenzyl Chloride, α-Chloro-o-Xylene, (CAS: 552-45-4) has a pungent odor. Insoluble in water. Slightly denser than water. Used to make other chemicals. Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, used to synthesize p-Methylbenzyl Alcohol, p-Methylbenzaldehyde, etc. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes, and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.