alpha-Chloro-o-xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10744791	Thermo Scientific Acros 110150250	25 mL	Glass bottle
10677442	Thermo Scientific Acros 110151000	100 mL	Glass bottle
10127623	Thermo Scientific Acros 110155000	500 mL	Glass bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 552-45-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.61
• InChI Key: VQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 11093
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1CCl

• Molecular Formula: C8H9Cl
• MDL Number: MFCD00000899
• Synonym: 2-methylbenzyl chloride, 1-chloromethyl-2-methylbenzene, o-xylyl chloride, alpha-chloro-o-xylene, o-methylbenzyl chloride, o-chloromethyl toluene, benzene, 1-chloromethyl-2-methyl, 2-methylbenzylchloride, 2-chloromethyl toluene, unii-eqt3v044tw
• IUPAC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene

Specifications

• CAS: 552-45-4
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Boiling Point: 197.0°C to 199.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Molecular Formula: C8H9Cl
• Refractive Index: 1.5405 to 1.5425
• Beilstein: 05,364
• Specific Gravity: 1.08
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol,ether,ketones and,chlorinated hydrocarbons
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1CCl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.61
• Formula Weight: 140.61
• Physical Form: Liquid

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• Melting Point: -2.0°C
• Density: 1.0800g/mL
• Flash Point: 73°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄CH₂Cl
• MDL Number: MFCD00000899
• Merck Index: 15,10289
• Synonym: 2-methylbenzyl chloride, 1-chloromethyl-2-methylbenzene, o-xylyl chloride, alpha-chloro-o-xylene, o-methylbenzyl chloride, o-chloromethyl toluene, benzene, 1-chloromethyl-2-methyl, 2-methylbenzylchloride, 2-chloromethyl toluene, unii-eqt3v044tw
• InChI Key: VQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
• PubChem CID: 11093
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: α-Chloro-o-xylene

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.

GHS P Statement
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash face,hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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Product Identifier

• a-Chloro-o-xylene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only