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4-Methylbenzyl chloride
CAS104-82-5EC203-241-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for synthesis
4-Methylbenzyl chloride is a chlorinated aromatic compound used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It features a benzene ring substituted with a methyl group and a chloromethyl group, contributing to its reactivity.
chemical intermediate for synthesis
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H227
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 4-Methylbenzyl chloride (CAS 104-82-5) is 2903.99.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.99
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 99 80
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene
InChIKey
DMHZDOTYAVHSEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCl
Synonyms (19)
- 4-(Chloromethyl)toluene
- 4-Methylbenzyl chloride
- A-CHLORO-P-XYLENE
- ALPHA-CHLORO-P-XYLENE
- Plerixafor Impurity 28
- a-Chloro-p-methyltoluene
- alpha-Chloro-p-methyltoluene
- p-(Chloromethyl)toluene
- p-Methylbenzyl chloride
- p-Tolylmethyl chloride
- p-Xylene, alpha-chloro-
- p-Xylyl chloride
- p-Xylyl-alpha-chloride
- p-Xylylchlorid
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