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1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene
CAS104-83-6EC203-242-7
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in the production of organic chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It features a benzene ring substituted with two chlorine atoms, one directly attached and the other as a chloromethyl group.
intermediate for organic chemicalsintermediate for pharmaceuticalsintermediate for dyes
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CAS 104-83-6
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene
InChIKey
JQZAEUFPPSRDOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CCl)Cl
Synonyms (19)
- 4-Chlorobenzyl chloride
- 4-Chlorobenzyl--d4 Chloride
- 4-chloro bezylchloride
- 4-chlorobenzylchlorine
- CHLOROBENZYL CHLORIDE, P-
- Para-chlorobenzyl Chloride
- Toluene, p,.alpha.-dichloro-
- a,4-dichlorotoluene
- alpha,4-Dichlorotoluene
- alpha,p-Dichlorotoluene
- p,alpha-Dichlorotoluene
- p-Chlorobenzyl chloride
- p-Chlorophenylmethyl chloride