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2-Methylbenzyl chloride Structure

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Chemical Properties

Melting point -2 °C
Boiling point 197-199 °C(lit.)
Density  1.063 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.541(lit.)
Flash point 165 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  soluble in Ether
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
Merck  14,10091
BRN  386016
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines. Corrodes steel.
CAS DataBase Reference 552-45-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-(552-45-4)
EPA Substance Registry System o-(Chloromethyl)toluene (552-45-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  C,Xn
Risk Statements  34-36/37/38-22
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45-37/39
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
19
Hazard Note  Harmful/Corrosive
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29036990
Hazardous Substances Data 552-45-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

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