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
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -13 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 213.7±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 82.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 159.984650 |
| LogP | 3.08 |
| Additional Property | 5.5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.547 |
| Additional Property | insoluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 29036990 |
|---|
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.
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