Skip to main content

2-Chlorobenzyl chloride

Also known as: o-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 1-Chloro-2-(chloromethyl)benzene, α,2-Dichlorotoluene, o,α-Dichlorotoluene, 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride, 2-chloro-1-chloromethylbenzene, OCBC, Ortho-alpha-dichlorotoluene, Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-, Toluene, o,α-dichloro-

2-Chlorobenzyl chloride (CAS 611-19-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H6Cl2 and a molecular weight of 161.029 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -13 °C, a boiling point of 213.7±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 82.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H330 — Fatal if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
611-19-8
Jingsj CID
J-1318017-1
Molecular Formula
C7H6Cl2
Molecular Weight
161.029 g/mol
Category
Organohalogen Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

No offers for this compound yet.

Request a quote

Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-13 °C
Boiling Point213.7±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point82.2±0.0 °C
Exact Mass159.984650
LogP3.08
Additional Property5.5 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.547
Additional Propertyinsoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H330 — Fatal if inhaled

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code29036990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride?

The CAS number of 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride is 611-19-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride?

2-Chlorobenzyl chloride has molecular formula C7H6Cl2 and molecular weight 161.029 g/mol.

Is 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride hazardous?

2-Chlorobenzyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H330 — Fatal if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride?

For 2-Chlorobenzyl chloride, Upstream Products: 2-Chlorotoluene, 2-Chlorobenzaldehyde, 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol; Downstream Products: 2-Chlorobenzylzinc chloride, Ticlopidine, 2-Chlorobenzylhydrazine.

Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.

Last updated:

How to cite: Jingsj. "2-Chlorobenzyl chloride (CAS 611-19-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1318017-1 (accessed 2026-11-06).

Data for reference only; verify product details with suppliers before purchase.