a,a-Dimethylbenzyl chloride

CAS: 934-53-2

Ref. 3D-FD29603

Product Information

• Name: a,a-Dimethylbenzyl chloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Dimethylbenzyl chloride is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is used as a precursor to other chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is synthesized by the chlorination of benzene in the presence of a catalyst, such as aluminum chloride or phosphorus pentachloride. The reaction proceeds via a chain reaction mechanism, with the addition of hydrogen chloride as a reactant. The activation energy for this process is around 35 kcal/mol. Dimethylbenzyl chloride can be reacted with polymeric compounds to create telechelic polymers. These polymers are often used in applications where moisture sensitivity is not an issue, such as paints and varnishes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 154.64 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₁Cl
• Purity: Min. 97 Area-%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11Cl/c1-9(2,10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=KPJKMUJJFXZGAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(Cl)c1ccccc1