2-(chloromethyl)-1,3-dimethylbenzene PurReagent, >=98.0%

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Linear Formula:  C9H20N2O2
Molecular Weight:  188.27 g/mol
CAS Number: 5402-60-8

Properties

Assay Purity >=98%
B pt. 100 °C
M pt. 33 °C
Density 1.033 ± 0.06 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314
Precautionary Statement  P260, P301+P330+P33P321, P501, P101, P280, P304+P340, P405, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Flash point 33 °C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
UN Number 3261

Description

Application
2-(chloromethyl)-13-dimethylbenzene is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals dyes and specialty organic compounds.

Purpose
The main purpose of 2-(chloromethyl)-13-dimethylbenzene is to introduce a reactive chloromethyl group into organic molecules for further substitution and coupling reactions in chemical synthesis.

General Description
2-(chloromethyl)-13-dimethylbenzene is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with reactive benzyl chloride functionality that readily participates in nucleophilic substitution reactions.