Benzyl Dichloride

Name:
Benzyl Dichloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	benzylidene chloride; benzal chloride; chlorobenzal; α, α-dichlorotoluene
M Formula:	C6H5CHCl2
Properties:
Colorless, oily liquid; faint aromatic odor. D 1.295 (16C), fp −16.1C, bp 207C, refr index 1.5502 (20C). Soluble in alcohol, ether, dilute alkali; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Chlorination of toluene, until two formula weights of chlorine are absorbed, in absence of catalysts but presence of light.
Hazard:
Strong irritant and lachrymator.
Use:
Dyes; manufacture of benzaldehyde and cinnamic acid.