| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__8H__9Cl = 140.61 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Liquid |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Moisture Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 104-82-5 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87565461 |
| Merck Index (14) | 10091 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00000919 |
4-Methylbenzyl chloride
Purity : >98.0%(GC)
CAS No.: 104-82-5
EC No.: 260-525-8
EC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene
ECHA Name: α-chloro-p-xylene
Synonyms:
4-Methylbenzyl chloride
104-82-5
p-Xylyl chloride
1-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene
ALPHA-CHLORO-P-XYLENE
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
Properties:
| Boiling Point | 202 deg.C |
| Flash point | 97 deg.C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 1.07 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53 |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |   |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302 : Harmful if swallowed. 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. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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. P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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:
| RTECS# | ZE4030000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in CLP notifications this substance
causes severe skin burns and eye damage and
is harmful if swallowed.
