CAS 552-45-4

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Description:

2-Methylbenzyl chloride, also known as o-tolyl chloride, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with a methyl group and a chlorine atom. Its molecular formula is C8H9Cl, and it features a chloromethyl group attached to the ortho position of the methyl group on the aromatic ring. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. It is moderately soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. It can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as it can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, and proper storage conditions should be maintained to prevent degradation.

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

InChI: InChI=1/C8H9Cl/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9/h2-5H,6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=VQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Cl)C1=C(C)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
• 1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene
• 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene
• 2-Methylbenzyl chloride
• Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-
• O-Methylbenzyl Chloride
• Ortho Methylbenzyl Chloride
• alpha-Chloro-o-xylene
• o-Chloromethyltoluene
• o-Xylene, α-chloro-
• o-Xylyl chloride
• o-Xylyl-α-chloride
• α-Chloro-o-xylene
• ω-Chloro-o-xylene
• o-methylbenzylchloride(combustibleliquid,n.o.s.)
• AKOS BBS-00003859
• OXCL1
• 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-benzen
• omega-Chloro-o-xylene
• o-Xylyl-alpha-chloride
• alpha-chloro-o-xylen
• 2-MethylbenzylChloride,~98%
• alpha-Chloro-ortho-xylene
• o-methylbenzylchloride(corrosiveliquids,n.o.s.)
• 2-methylbenzyl
• MBC

α-Chloro-o-xylene

CAS: 552-45-4

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 140.61

Ref: 3B-C0864

2-Methylbenzyl chloride, 98+%

CAS: 552-45-4

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Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 140.61

Ref: 02-A13448

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

CAS: 552-45-4

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 140.6101

Ref: IN-DA00I9UB

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

CAS: 552-45-4

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: clear. almost colourless liquid

Molecular weight: 140.61g/mol

Ref: 54-OR28627

1-Chloromethyl-2-methyl-benzene

CAS: 552-45-4

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: 98.0%

Color and Shape: Clear colourless to very pale yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 140.61

Ref: 10-F088364

o-Chloromethyltoluene

Controlled Product

CAS: 552-45-4

Applications o-Chloromethyltoluene is a building block that has been used in the preparation of fenarimol analogs showing curative activity in an experimental model of Chagas disease.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Keenan, M., et. al.: J. med. Chem., 56, 10158 (2013)

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 140.61

Ref: TR-C369790

2-Methylbenzyl chloride

CAS: 552-45-4

2-Methylbenzyl chloride is a reactive compound that has been shown to have inhibitory properties against cancer cells. It is an aromatic compound that is synthesized by the reaction of benzene and methyl chloride. This chemical appears as a white solid at room temperature. 2-Methylbenzyl chloride has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, which are due to its ability to react with fatty acids. The addition of 2-methylbenzyl chloride to fatty acid esters leads to the formation of hydroxylated derivatives, which are reactive and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. This chemical also reacts with carbon disulphide, hydrogen chloride, and chloride in the presence of light or heat. The metabolic profiles of this chemical have not been well characterized, but it has been shown to be reactive with Mcf-7 cells.br>br> The following product details are for a product called "3DCTKP." br>br

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 140.61 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM36760

Tolvaptan Impurity 42

CAS: 552-45-4

Formula: C₈H₉Cl

Molecular weight: 140.6

Ref: ST-EA-CP-T26041