Chemical Properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
Uses
4-Chlorobenzyl Chloride is a benzylchloride derivative used in the preparation of various biologically active compounds such as bronchodilators and antibacterial agents.
Uses
Reagent used in derivatization of, for example, a calix[4]arene1 and a tryptamine.2
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.
