| Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liqui |
| Uses | Reagent used in derivatization of, for example, a calix[4]arene1 and a tryptamine.2 |
| Uses | 4-Chlorobenzyl Chloride is a benzylchloride derivative used in the preparation of various biologically active compounds such as bronchodilators and antibacterial agents. |
| Uses | 4-Chlorobenzyl chloride was the test compound for determining rat hepatocellular thiols by HPLC. As a reagent used in derivatization of, for example, a calix[4]arene and a tryptamine. It is widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing organic compounds like benzyl alcohol and benzyl cyanide. Also used in fuel as a gum inhibitor. |
| General Description | 4-Chlorobenzyl chloride is generally used in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts. It acts as an intermediate in the production of rice herbicide, pharmaceuticals and pesticides. |
| Hazard | Irritating to skin, eyes. |
| Purification Methods | Dry it over CaSO4, then fractionally distil it under reduced pressure. Crystallise it from heptane or dry diethyl ether at low temperature. [Beilstein 5 IV 816.] LACHRYMATORY. |
