| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C8H9Cl = 140.61 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Moisture Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 552-45-4 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87565923 |
| Merck Index (14) | 10091 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00000899 |
2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Purity : >98.0%(GC)
CAS No.: 552-45-4
EC No.: 209-013-8
EC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
ECHA Name: α-chloro-o-xylene
Synonyms:
2-Methylbenzyl chloride
552-45-4
1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
ALPHA-CHLORO-O-XYLENE
o-Xylyl chloride
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
Properties:
| Boiling Point | 198 deg.C |
| Flash point | 97 deg.C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 1.09 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54 |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Ether |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |   |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H290 : May be corrosive to metals. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P234 : Keep only in original container. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P390 : Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P406 : Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
causes severe skin burns and eye damage,
is harmful if swallowed,
causes serious eye damage and
may be corrosive to metals.
