Benzyl Chloride
Benzyl Chloride
HS Code : 29152100 | CAS NO. : 64-19-7
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Benzyl Chloride
- Formula: C₇H₇Cl
- Molecular Weight: 126.58 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Odour: Strong, pungent and irritating odour
- Taste: Not applicable (toxic chemical)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Packing Details: • 500 ml Amber glass bottle • 2.5 Ltr Amber glass bottle • 5 Ltr Amber glass bottle/plastic Container •25 Kg HDPE Drum • 50 Kg HDPE Drum• 250 L HDPE or MS drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
- Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture entry
- Protect from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Store away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
- Handle with proper protective equipment
Safety
- Toxic and irritating chemical
- May cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation
- Avoid inhaling vapors or direct contact
- Use gloves, mask, and safety goggles during handling
- If in eyes → Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
- If on skin → Wash thoroughly with soap and water
- UN Number: UN 1738/Class 6.1
Industry Wise Application
Pharmaceutical Intermediates (Drug Synthesis)
- Used as a building block for pharmaceuticals, including sedatives, quaternaries, and penicillin precursors.
- Synthesizes benzoyl chloride and other benzyl derivatives used in antihistamines and various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Benzyl Alcohal Production
- Mainly produced through the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride.
- Benzyl alcohol is subsequently used as an epoxy hardener in coatings, solvent in paint stripping, and in pharmaceutical applications.
Agrochemicals & Pesticides
- Key raw material for producing insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Cationic Surfactants)
- Used in the manufacture of benzyl quaternary ammonium compounds (e.g., benzalkonium chloride).
- These are used as germicides, sanitizers, floor cleaners, and disinfectants.
Perfumes, Fragrance & Flavours
- Precursor to benzyl esters, such as benzyl acetate and benzyl benzoate, which provide scents like rose, strawberry, and banana in perfumes.
- Used in products that add mild fragrances to personal care items.
Plastic & Polymer Additives
- Used in the production of benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a plasticizer for vinyl flooring and PVC.
- Used in the manufacture of resins and polymer modifiers.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Employed in the synthesis of benzyl alcohol and other derivatives acting as preservatives in beauty products, including shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens.
Industrial Applications
- Used to manufacture synthetic tannins.
- Acts as a degreasing agent and bonding agent in textile dyes.
- Used in the oil and gas industry as corrosion inhibitors.
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