225656-63-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE
• Synonyms: 2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE;2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE, 97% MIN.;3-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzotrifluoride, 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)toluene;2-Chloromethyl-1-methyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzene;ZUZJZUFMXLLABC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• CAS NO: 225656-63-3
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈ClF₃
• Molecular Weight: 208.61
• Mol File: 225656-63-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 204.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 79.4 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.249 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.372mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.461
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE(225656-63-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-METHYL-5-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZYL CHLORIDE(225656-63-3)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C,Xi
• HazardClass: IRRITANT, MOISTURE SENSITIVE, LA
• Hazardous Substances Data: 225656-63-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C9H8ClF3. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid that is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The compound is a substituted benzyl chloride, where a methyl group and a trifluoromethyl group are attached to the benzene ring. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis for the introduction of the benzyl chloride functional group into various molecules. Additionally, it is also used in the production of specialty chemicals and as a building block for the synthesis of more complex organic compounds.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H8ClF3/c1-6-2-3-8(9(11,12)13)4-7(6)5-10/h2-4H,5H2,1H3

Downstream Products

• 1372688-60-2 C₁₇H₁₉F₃N₂O₃S 
• 1372688-59-9 C₁₇H₁₇F₃N₂O₅S 
• 1372688-58-8 C₁₆H₁₅F₃N₂O₅S 
• 1372688-57-7 C₁₅H₁₃F₃N₂O₃