Chemistry
The molecular formula of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is C
16H
16Cl
2O and its formula weight is 295.2.
The density of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is 1.126 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and it has a boiling point of 102 °C14 mm Hg(lit.). The refractive index is about 1.527. Its flash point is 91 °C .
The chemical synonyms of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) are (CHLOROMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE;BENZYLOXYMETHYL CHLORIDE;BENZYL CHLOROMETHYL ETHER;Benzene, [(chloromethoxy)methyl]-;(Chloromethoxymethyl)benzene, Benzyloxymethyl chloride;Chloromethyl benzyl ether;Benzyl chloromethyl ether ,98%;α-Chloromethoxytoluene
The molecular structure of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8):
Toxicity Data With Reference
RTECS#: CAS# 100-44-7: XS8925000
CAS# 3587-60-8: None listed
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 100-44-7: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 80 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 390 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 150 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 740 mg/m3/2H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1231 mg/kg;
RTECS:
CAS# 3587-60-8:.
Carcinogenicity: Benzyl chloride - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/90 IARC: Group 2A carcinogen
Benzyl chloromethyl ether - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes T,Xn
Risk Statements 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 53-26-39-45-36/37/39-36
RIDADR UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
F 19-21
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup III
Specification
Chemical Stability: Not available
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aluminum, brass, iron, iron salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.