Chlorobenzyl chlorides
Agent Name
Chlorobenzyl chlorides
CAS Number
611-19-8; 620-20-2; 104-83-6
Formula
C7-H6-Cl2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
611-19-8:1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)benzene; 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride; Ortho-alpha-dichlorotoluene; alpha,2-Dichlorotoluene; alpha,o-Dichlorotoluene; o-Chlorobenzyl chloride; 620-20-2:Benzene, 1-chloro-3-(chloromethyl); 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride; 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)benzene 104-83-6: 1-Chloro-4-chloromethylbenzene; 4-Chlorobenzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(chloromethyl) [ChemIDplus] UN2235
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Colorless liquid; Insoluble in water and denser than water; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
A mixture of two or all three of the isomeric chlorobenzyl chlorides: 2-chlorobenzyl chloride, 3-chlorobenzyl chloride, 4-chlorobenzyl chloride; Used as a chemical intermediate; [CAMEO]
Comments
A lachrymator; A skin and eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; Forms hydrochloric acid upon contact with water; Heavy inhalation exposure may cause severe injury, and the effects may be delayed. Severe burns may result from contact with molten substance. [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
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