| M Formula: | C6H5CH2I |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless crystals or liquid. D 1.7335, mp 34.1C, bp (decomposes). Soluble in alcohol, carbon disulfide, ether; insoluble in water. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Interaction of benzyl chloride and hydriodic acid. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Powerful irritant. | |