MedKoo Cat#: 150141 | Name: Benzyl Chloride

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Benzyl chloride, or α-chlorotoluene, is a reactive organochlorine compound that is a widely used chemical building block. Industrially, benzyl chloride is the precursor to benzyl esters which are used as plasticizers, flavorants, and perfumes.

Chemical Structure

Benzyl Chloride
CAS#100-44-7

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 150141

Name: Benzyl Chloride

CAS#: 100-44-7

Chemical Formula: C7H7Cl

Exact Mass: 126.0240

Molecular Weight: 126.58

Elemental Analysis: C, 66.42; H, 5.57; Cl, 28.01

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Benzyl Chloride; (Chloromethyl)benzene; Chloromethylbenzene; Benzylchloride; α-chlorotoluene;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
chloromethylbenzene
InChi Key
KCXMKQUNVWSEMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
1S/C7H7Cl/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2
SMILES Code
ClCC1=CC=CC=C1
Appearance
To be determined
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 -4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term(months to years).
Solubility
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 126.58 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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