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α,α′-Dichloro-m-xylene

≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

1,3-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene

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Linear Formula:
C6H4(CH2Cl)2
CAS Number:
626-16-4
Molecular Weight:
175.06
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24862579
EC Number:
210-932-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2079898
MDL number:
MFCD00000912
Assay:
≥98.0% (GC)
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assay

≥98.0% (GC)

bp

250-255 °C (lit.)

solubility

methanol: soluble 1 g/10 mL, clear, colorless

density

1.202 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

chloro

SMILES string

ClCc1cccc(CCl)c1

InChI

1S/C8H8Cl2/c9-5-7-2-1-3-8(4-7)6-10/h1-4H,5-6H2

InChI key

GRJWOKACBGZOKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

α,α′-Dichloro-m-xylene is an α-chloroxylene derivative and its photolysis in polar and non-polar solvents has been reported. Reactivity of α,α′-dichloro-m-xylene towards [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] has been investigated.

Application

α,α′-Dichloro-m-xylene is suitable for use in the synthesis of 1,7-bis(6-methoxy-2-formylphenyl)-1,7-dioxaheptane.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

113 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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