Benzyl chloride Property

Melting point:

-45 °C

Boiling point:

99°C

Density 

1.11

vapor density 

4.36

Flash point:

153°F

color 

Colorless liquid

Odor

very refractive; irritating,unpleasant odor

Safety

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 1231 mg/kg NTIS** PB214-270

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

H331Toxic if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Benzyl chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Benzyl chloride is a member of the class of benzyl chlorides that is toluene substituted on the alpha-carbon with chlorine.

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen withexperimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Poisonby inhalation. Moderately toxic by ingestion andsubcutaneous routes. Experimental reproductive effects.Human mutation data reported. A corrosive irritant toskin, eyes, and