4-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 98+%
4-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 98+%
4-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 98+%
4-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 98+%
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4-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 98+%

CAS: 104-83-6 | C7H6Cl2 | 161.025 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS104-83-6
IUPAC Name1-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene
Molecular FormulaC7H6Cl2
InChI KeyJQZAEUFPPSRDOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESClCC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White or clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index1.5555-1.5595 @ 20?C
FormFused solid or liquid as melt
Assay (GC)≥98.0%
4-Chlorobenzyl chloride was the test compound for determining rat hepatocellular thiols by HPLC. As a reagent used in derivatization of, for example, a calix[4]arene and a tryptamine. It is widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing organic compounds like benzyl alcohol and benzyl cyanide. Also used in fuel as a gum inhibitor.

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Applications
4-Chlorobenzyl chloride was the test compound for determining rat hepatocellular thiols by HPLC. As a reagent used in derivatization of, for example, a calix[4]arene and a tryptamine. It is widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing organic compounds like benzyl alcohol and benzyl cyanide. Also used in fuel as a gum inhibitor.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. J.C.Liu. Tonic inhibition of thermoregulation in the decerebrate monkey (Saimiri sciureus). Experimental Neurology. 1979, 64, (3),632-648
  2. A.P.Singh; S.M.Kale. Para-selective chlorination of benzyl chloride to 4-chlorobenzyl chloride over zeolite catalysts. Catalysis Today. 1999, 49, (1-3),245-252