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2-Methylbenzyl chloride

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Order 2-Methylbenzyl chloride (CAS 552-45-4) online at Zemixal: C8H9Cl, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Catalogue no. ZX-009464.

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2-Methylbenzyl chloride chemical structure
CAS number552-45-4
FormulaC8H9Cl
Molar mass140.61 g/mol
InChIKeyVQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC name1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene

About 2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Zemixal supplies 2-Methylbenzyl chloride within its pharma Intermediates & Building Blocks portfolio. Identity at a glance (Reference Standard): CAS 552-45-4, formula C8H9Cl and molar mass 140.61 g/mol.

Where it is used

  • Cross-coupling substrates
  • Alkylation reactions
  • Organic synthesis

Safe handling

Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H290, H302, H314 and H318. Read the SDS before first use.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 250 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Typical uses

  • Cross-coupling substrates
  • Alkylation reactions
  • Organic synthesis

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Product name2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Catalogue numberZX-009464
CAS number552-45-4
IUPAC name1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
Molecular formulaC8H9Cl
Molar mass140.61 g/mol
Exact mass140.0393
GradeReference Standard
XLogP32.9
H-bond donors / acceptors0 / 0
Topological polar surface area0 Ų
InChIKeyVQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC=CC=C1CCl
PubChem CID11093
Synonyms1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene, 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene, o-Chloromethyltoluene, o-Methylbenzyl chloride, o-Xylyl chloride, o-Xylyl-α-chloride, Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-, .alpha.-Chloro-o-xylene, .alpha.-Chloro-ortho-xylene, oXylyl chloride, omegaChlorooxylene, oXylylalphachloride

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS05 Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Danger

  • H290May be corrosive to metals
  • H302Harmful if swallowed
  • H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements P234, P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P390, P405, P406, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride
10 mgQuoted on request
25 mgQuoted on request
50 mgQuoted on request
100 mgQuoted on request
250 mgQuoted on request
500 mgQuoted on request
1 gQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about 2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Which CAS number identifies 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?
2-Methylbenzyl chloride is registered under CAS 552-45-4. You may also see it listed as 1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene, 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene, o-Chloromethyltoluene. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-009464.
What are the formula and molar mass of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?
For 2-Methylbenzyl chloride, its formula is C8H9Cl and its molar mass is 140.61 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene. InChIKey VQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?
This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship 2-Methylbenzyl chloride to my country?
Yes. Because 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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