C7H6Cl2
161.03 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
2-Chlorobenzyl chloride
CAS611-19-8EC210-258-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-Chlorobenzyl chloride is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals. It has been observed to inhibit the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and reduce its fatty acid and sterol content.
Intermediate for organic chemicalsIntermediate for pharmaceuticalsIntermediate for dyes
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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
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride (CAS 611-19-8) 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-chloro-2-(chloromethyl)benzene
InChIKey
BASMANVIUSSIIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CCl)Cl
Synonyms (22)
- OCBC
- 2,alpha-Dichlorotoluene
- 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride
- 2-chloromethylchlorobenzene
- 2-chorobenzyl chloride
- Ortho-.alpha.-dichlorotoluene
- TOLUENE, .ALPHA.,2-DICHLORO-
- Toluene, alpha,o-dichloro-
- Toluene, ar,alpha-dichloro-
- Toluene, o,.alpha.-dichloro-
- a,2-dichlorotoluene
- alpha,2-Dichlorotoluene
- alpha,o-Dichlorotoluene
- ar,alpha-Dichlorotoluene
- o,.alpha.-Dichlorotoluene
- o-Chlorobenzyl chloride
- ortho-Chlorobenzyl chloride
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