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4-Methylbenzyl chloride

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4-Methylbenzyl chloride

EINECS 203-241-1
CAS No. 104-82-5 Density 1.054 g/cm3
PSA 0.00000 LogP 2.73380
Solubility Insoluble in water Melting Point 4 °C(lit.)
Formula C8H9Cl Boiling Point 198.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Weight 140.612 Flash Point 75.6 °C
Transport Information UN 2922 8/PG 3 Appearance clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Safety 26-27-36/37/39-45-37/39 Risk Codes 34-36/37/38-22
Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 104-82-5 (4-Methylbenzyl chloride) Hazard Symbols CorrosiveC,IrritantXi
Synonyms

p-Xylene, a-chloro- (8CI);(4-Methylphenyl)methyl chloride;1-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene;1-Methyl-4-chloromethylbenzene;4-(Chloromethyl)toluene;4-Methylbenzylchloride;NSC 46590;p-(Chloromethyl)toluene;p-Methylbenzyl chloride;p-Tolylmethyl chloride;p-Xylyl chloride;p-Xylyl-a-chloride;a-Chloro-p-methyltoluene;a-Chloro-p-xylene;

Article Data 138

4-Methylbenzyl chloride Synthetic route

104-87-0

4-methyl-benzaldehyde

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylsilane; chloro-trimethyl-silane In acetic acid methyl ester at 20℃; for 2h;98%
With dichloromethylsilane; iron(III) chloride In 1,2-dimethoxyethane for 4h; Heating;90%
With chloro-trimethyl-silane; thionyl chloride; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane; zinc(II) iodide at 70℃; for 0.25h;87%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1.1: sodium tetrahydroborate / ethanol / 0.5 h
1.2: pH 2
2.1: thionyl chloride / dichloromethane / 0.5 h / 0 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1.1: sodium tetrahydroborate / ethanol / 0.5 h / 0 °C
1.2: pH 2
2.1: thionyl chloride / dichloromethane / 0.5 h / 0 °C
View Scheme
58110-07-9

p-methoxymethylbenzylmercury chloride

A

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

B

mercury dichloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride In 1,4-dioxane byproducts: p-methylbenzyl methyl ether; to soln. of CH3OCH2(C6H4)CH2HgCl added soln. of HCl; kept in sealed ampul (6 h; 100°C); solvent vac.-distd.; crystals (HgCl2) filtered;A 98%
B 98%
589-18-4

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With thionyl chloride In dichloromethane at 0℃; for 0.5h;97%
With thionyl chloride In dichloromethane at 0℃; for 0.5h;97%
With chloro-trimethyl-silane In N,N-dimethyl acetamide at 20℃; for 12h;95%
3395-83-3

4-methylbenzaldehyde dimethylacetal

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylsilane; acetyl chloride; tin(ll) chloride In dichloromethane for 3h; Ambient temperature;89%
106-42-3

para-xylene

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With chlorine UV-irradiation;83.6%
With sulfuryl dichloride; zeolite NaX for 1h; Heating; Irradiation;72%
With N-chloro-succinimide In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 80℃; regiospecific reaction;61%
622-47-9

4-tolylacetic acid

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tert-butylhypochlorite; Ag(Phen)2OTf In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere;76%
589-18-4

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

A

38460-98-9

bis(4-methylbenzyl) ether

B

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With chloro-trimethyl-silane In neat (no solvent) at 70 - 75℃; for 2h; Green chemistry; chemoselective reaction;A 22 %Spectr.
B 74%
81067-95-0

4-Methyl-thiobenzylchlorid

A

20193-94-6

bis-(4-methyl-benzyl)-disulfide

B

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylamine In dichloromethane; pentane at 20 - 23℃; for 24h;A 64%
B 28%
50-00-0

formaldehyd

108-88-3

toluene

A

2735-05-9

1-methyl-2,4-bis(chloromethyl)benzene

B

552-45-4

1-chloromethyl-2-methylbenzene

C

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate at 70℃; for 5h; Ionic liquid;A 63%
B 7%
C 28%
With hydrogenchloride; 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate at 70℃; for 5h;A 62%
B 7%
C 28%
51419-59-1

4-methylbenzylsulfonyl chloride

A

104-82-5

4-Methylbenzyl chloride

B

1-chloro-1-phenyl-2-(p-methylbenzyl)sulfonylethane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
dichlorotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) at 80℃; for 72h;A 60%
B 31%

4-Methylbenzyl chloride Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

4-Methylbenzyl chloride Specification

The 4-Methylbenzyl chloride is an organic compound with the formula C8H9Cl. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene. With the CAS registry number 104-82-5, it is also named as benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methyl-. The product's category is Aromatic Halides (substituted). Besides, it is clear colourless to light yellow liquid, which should be stored in a cool and ventilated place. It is used for organic synthesis and solvent.

Physical properties about 4-Methylbenzyl chloride are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.95; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.95; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.95; (4)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (5)Index of Refraction: 1.524; (6)Molar Refractivity: 40.84 cm3; (7)Molar Volume: 133.4 cm3; (8)Polarizability: 16.19×10-24cm3; (9)Surface Tension: 33.1 dyne/cm; (10)Density: 1.054 g/cm3; (11)Flash Point: 75.6 °C; (12)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 41.7 kJ/mol; (13)Boiling Point: 198.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (14)Vapour Pressure: 0.504 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 4-Methyl-thiobenzylchlorid. This reaction will need reagent triethylamine  and solvent pentane, CH2Cl2. The reaction time is 24 hours with reaction temperature of 20 - 23 °C. The yield is about 64%.



Uses of 4-Methylbenzyl chloride: it can be used to produce 1-azidomethyl-4-methyl-benzene at temperature of 75 °C. It will need reagent NaN3 and solvent ethanol, H2O.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful if swallowed and can cause burns. Please take off immediately all contaminated clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Besides, this chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: Cc1ccc(CCl)cc1
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H9Cl/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
(3)InChIKey: DMHZDOTYAVHSEH-UHFFFAOYAF
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9Cl/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: DMHZDOTYAVHSEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows:

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mammal (species unspecified) LD50 oral 1100mg/kg (1100mg/kg)   Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 39(4), Pg. 86, 1974.

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