3-Methylbenzyl chloride is used as an organic light-emitting diode and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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Applications
3-Methylbenzyl chloride is used as an organic light-emitting diode and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Lionel Delaude.; Pierre Laszlo. Versatility of zeolites as catalysts for ring or side-chain aromatic chlorinations by sulfuryl chloride. J. Org. Chem. 1990, 55, (18), 5260-5269.
- Li-Jiau Huang.; Mei-Ling Shih.; Hua-Sin Chen.; Shiow-Lin Pan.; Che-Ming Teng.; Fang-Yu Lee.;Sheng-Chu Kuo. Synthesis of N2-(substituted benzyl)-3-(4-methylphenyl)indazoles as novel anti-angiogenic agents. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. 2006, 14 (2), 528-536.