Benzyl chloride
- CAS Number
- 100-44-7
- HSN Code
- 29039940
- Molecular Formula
- C6H5CH2Cl
- Catalogue Number
- AL0656
- Purity
- ≥ 98.5%
- Molecular Weight
- 126.59 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Benzyl chloride is a member of the class of benzyl chlorides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with chlorine.
Also known as Benzyl chloride, Benzenemethyl chloride.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0656
- CAS Number
- 100-44-7
- Molecular Formula
- C6H5CH2Cl
- Molecular Weight
- 126.59 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29039940
- Grade
- 98.5%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -39.4 °C; Boiling point: 174 °C; Flash point: 153 °F (67 °C) (closed cup); Density: 1.1004 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: In water, 525 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless to slightly yellow liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Ventilation along the floor. Store only if stabilized.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Benzyl chloride
- Catalogue No.
- AL0656
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 100-44-7
- EC Number
- 202-853-6
- Grade
- 98.5%
- EC Index Number
- 602-036-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- C6H5CH2Cl
- HSN Code
- 29039940
- Synonyms
- Benzyl chloride, Benzenemethyl chloride
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Benzylating agent in organic synthesis
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Dam. 1; Acute Tox. 3; STOT SE 3; Carc. 1B; STOT RE 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 7503 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H350: May cause cancer; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Lachrymator, corrosive to skin and eyes
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Benzyl chloride
- CAS No.
- 100-44-7
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; potential for chemical burns.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- May produce toxic fumes in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill and absorb with inert material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered non-metallic containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Ventilation along the floor. Store only if stabilized.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Rather unpleasant, irritating odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -39.4 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 174 °C
- Flash point
- 153 °F (67 °C) (closed cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 1085 °F (585 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 1 Pa at -34 °C; 10 Pa at -11 °C; 100 Pa at 17.7 °C; 1 kPa at 55.4 °C; 10 kPa at 106.3 °C; 100 kPa at 178.9 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 4.36 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.1004 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 525 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 2.30
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with strong oxidizers and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stablity during transport: stable.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance polymerizes under the influence of all common metals except nickel and lead. This produces corrosive fumes (hydrogen chloride). This generates fire or explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, amines.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 1231 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 1500 mg/kg; LD50 Rat sc 1,000 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H350: May cause cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1738
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1738
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1738
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1738
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1738
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Benzyl chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Benzyl chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Benzyl chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Benzyl chloride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Benzyl chloride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (8)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a benzylating reagent in pharmaceutical, dye, and quaternary ammonium compound synthesis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00263
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 126.59 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98.5% | 99.0% |
| Density | 1.10 g/mL | 1.09 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 179 °C | 178 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 98.5% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.5% | ≥ 98.5% | m.p. -39.4 °C; b.p. 174 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water, 525 mg/L at 25 °C |
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