| Name | 4-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile |
| Synonyms | p-cyanobenzyl chloride α-Chloro-p-tolunitrile ChloroMethyl)benzonitril The cyano benzyl chloride ALPHA-CHLORO-P-TOLUNITRILE 4-(Chloromethyl)tolunitrile 4-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrile 4-(Chloromethyl)benzonitrilealpha-Chloro-p-tolunitrile |
| CAS | 874-86-2 |
| EINECS | 212-869-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H6ClN/c9-5-7-1-3-8(6-10)4-2-7/h1-4H,5H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6ClN |
| Molar Mass | 151.59 |
| Density | 1.18±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 77 °C |
| Boling Point | 263 °C |
| Flash Point | 120.2°C |
| Solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00663mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | Off-white to pale yellow |
| BRN | 742357 |
| Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.551 |
| MDL | MFCD00019761 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 77-79°C |
| Use | For the synthesis of stilbene fluorescent whitening agent |
| Risk Codes | R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R32 - Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| UN IDs | 3276 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| HS Code | 29269090 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Use | an intermediate of the drug pyrimethamine. For the manufacture of p-chlorobenzyl alcohol; P-chlorobenzaldehyde; P-chlorophenylacetonitrile. for synthesis of stilbene fluorescent brightener |