3-Methylbenzyl chloride PurReagent 98%
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Synonym: alpha-Chloro-m-xylene
Linear Formula:
C8H9Cl
Molecular Weight: 140.61 g/mol
CAS Number: 620-19-9
Properties
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Assay Purity | > 98% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.535(lit.) |
| B pt. | 195-196°C(lit.) |
| M pt. | -41.95°C |
| Density | 1.064 g/mL at 25°C(lit.) |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H314,H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261 - P271 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29036990 |
| Flash point | 168°F |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 3265 |
Description
Application
It serves as a key alkylating agent in organic synthesis particularly for producing pharmaceuticals like meclizine impurities and as an intermediate for dyes agrochemicals and OLED materials.
Purpose
Primarily used to introduce the 3-methylbenzyl group into molecules via nucleophilic substitution reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
General Description
3-Methylbenzyl chloride is a reactive organochlorine compound (CHCl) also called m-xylyl chloride featuring a benzyl chloride group attached to a meta-methyl-substituted benzene ring appearing as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor.
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