Description

Benzylchloride (CAS NO 190-44-7) is a versatile and highly reactive organic chemical intermediate essential for synthesizing a wide range of valuable compounds. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the benzyl group, a key building block in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This product is critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, dye, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of antibiotics, antihistamines, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats): Essential for producing benzalkonium chloride and other surfactants used in disinfectants, fabric softeners, and biocides.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of triphenylmethane and other dyes.
• Perfumery and Fragrance: Intermediate for benzyl benzoate and other esters used as fixatives and solvents in fragrances.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Used in the production of benzyl cellulose and as a catalyst or modifier in various polymerization reactions.
• Photographic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of certain photographic developers and sensitizers.
• Organic Synthesis: A fundamental reagent for benzylation reactions in research and fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylchloride
CAS No.	190-44-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl
Molecular Weight	126.58 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Chlorotoluene; (Chloromethyl)benzene; Benzyl Chloride; ω-Chlorotoluene; Phenylmethyl Chloride; Tolyl Chloride; Chlorophenylmethane; Benzylchlorid
EINECS	205-824-4

Quality Control

Our Benzylchloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications suitable for industrial and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases, oxidizing agents, and metals. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	1.100 - 1.105 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.538 - 1.541
Boiling Point	179°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.05 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.