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4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11504.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11504.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11504.22
also known as A11504-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
873-76-7
IUPAC Name
(4-chlorophenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C7H7ClO
InChI Key
PTHGDVCPCZKZKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OCC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
69.0-75.0?C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or flakes

Description

4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 4-chlorobenzyl esters, more stable to acid than the corresponding benzyl esters. It is used as solvent in paint stripper and waterborne coatings. It acts as curing agent. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 4-chlorobenzyl esters, more stable to acid than the corresponding benzyl esters. It is used as solvent in paint stripper and waterborne coatings. It acts as curing agent. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.

Solubility
Soluble in water (2.5 mg/ml at 20°C), and methanol.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.
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