4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride
Also known as: 4-Benzyloxybenzyl chloride, 4-Chloromethyl-α-phenylanisole, Benzyl 4-(chloromethyl)phenyl ether, 1-(Benzyloxy)-4-(chloromethyl)benzene, 4-CHLOROMETHYL-ALPHA-PHENYLANISOLE, MFCD00000916, EINECS 212-648-3, TIMTEC-BB SBB000714
4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride (CAS 836-42-0) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H13ClO and a molecular weight of 232.70500 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 77-79 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 355.7ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.152 g/cm3 and a flash point of 168.5ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 836-42-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-12792-4
- Molecular Formula
- C14H13ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 232.70500 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 77-79 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 355.7ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.152 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 168.5ºC |
| Exact Mass | 232.06500 |
| PSA | 9.23000 |
| LogP | 4.00440 |
| Refractive Index | 1.579 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2909309090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2909309090 other aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride?
The CAS number of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride is 836-42-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride?
4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride has molecular formula C14H13ClO and molecular weight 232.70500 g/mol.
Is 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride hazardous?
4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride?
For 4-(Benzyloxy)benzyl chloride, Upstream Products: 4-Benzyloxybenzyl alcohol, 4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde, Benzyl phenyl ether; Downstream Products: Coelenterazine, 4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde, 2-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]ethanamine.
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