Basic information
- Name:
Benzene,[(chloromethoxy)methyl]-
- Superlist Name:
- Benzylchloromethyl ether
- CAS No.:
3587-60-8
- Molecular Structure:
![Molecular Structure of 3587-60-8 (Benzene,[(chloromethoxy)methyl]-)](http://www.lookchem.com/300w/2010/0621/3587-60-8.jpg)
- Formula:
- C8H9ClO
- Molecular Weight:
- 156.61
- Synonyms:
- Ether,benzyl chloromethyl (6CI,7CI,8CI);Benzyloxymethylchloride;Chloromethyl benzyl ether;Chloromethyl phenylmethyl ether;
- Density:
- 1.118 g/cm3
- Boiling Point:
- 207.1 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 91.1 °C
- Appearance:
- Colorless liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
T,
Xn- Risk Codes:
- 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22-36/37/38-20/21/22
- Safety Description:
- 53-26-39-45-36/37/39-36 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
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Chemistry
The molecular formula of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is C16H16Cl2O and its formula weight is 295.2.
The density of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is 1.126 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and it has a boiling point of 102 °C14 mm Hg(lit.). The refractive index is about 1.527. Its flash point is 91 °C .
The chemical synonyms of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) are (CHLOROMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE;BENZYLOXYMETHYL CHLORIDE;BENZYL CHLOROMETHYL ETHER;Benzene, [(chloromethoxy)methyl]-;(Chloromethoxymethyl)benzene, Benzyloxymethyl chloride;Chloromethyl benzyl ether;Benzyl chloromethyl ether ,98%;α-Chloromethoxytoluene
The molecular structure of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8):

The density of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is 1.126 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and it has a boiling point of 102 °C14 mm Hg(lit.). The refractive index is about 1.527. Its flash point is 91 °C .
The chemical synonyms of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) are (CHLOROMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE;BENZYLOXYMETHYL CHLORIDE;BENZYL CHLOROMETHYL ETHER;Benzene, [(chloromethoxy)methyl]-;(Chloromethoxymethyl)benzene, Benzyloxymethyl chloride;Chloromethyl benzyl ether;Benzyl chloromethyl ether ,98%;α-Chloromethoxytoluene
The molecular structure of Benzylchloromethyl ether(3587-60-8):

Toxicity Data With Reference
RTECS#: CAS# 100-44-7: XS8925000
CAS# 3587-60-8: None listed
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 100-44-7: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 80 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 390 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 150 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 740 mg/m3/2H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1231 mg/kg;
RTECS:
CAS# 3587-60-8:.
Carcinogenicity: Benzyl chloride - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/90 IARC: Group 2A carcinogen
Benzyl chloromethyl ether - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
CAS# 3587-60-8: None listed
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 100-44-7: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 80 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 390 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 150 ppm/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 740 mg/m3/2H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1231 mg/kg;
RTECS:
CAS# 3587-60-8:.
Carcinogenicity: Benzyl chloride - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/90 IARC: Group 2A carcinogen
Benzyl chloromethyl ether - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes T,Xn
Risk Statements 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 53-26-39-45-36/37/39-36
RIDADR UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
F 19-21
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup III
Risk Statements 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 53-26-39-45-36/37/39-36
RIDADR UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
F 19-21
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup III
Specification
Chemical Stability: Not available
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aluminum, brass, iron, iron salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aluminum, brass, iron, iron salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

