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Sigma-Aldrich

4-(Chloromethyl)benzyl alcohol

99%

Synonym(s):

1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene, 4-(Chloromethyl)benzenemethanol, 4-Chloromethylbenzyl alcohol, 4-Hydroxymethylbenzyl chloride, [4-(Chloromethyl)phenyl]methanol, p-(Chloromethyl)benzyl alcohol, p-(Hydroxymethyl)benzyl chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ClCH2C6H4CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.61
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

99%

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OCc1ccc(CCl)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H9ClO/c9-5-7-1-3-8(6-10)4-2-7/h1-4,10H,5-6H2

InChI key

OGALXJIOJZXBBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-(Chloromethyl)benzyl alcohol can be synthesized from 4-(chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride.

Application

4-(Chloromethyl)benzyl alcohol may be used in the synthesis of 4-(chloromethyl)benzyl acetate.

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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