2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Name: 2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010406

About 2-Methylbenzyl chloride

Listed under CAS 552-45-4, 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is a halogenated building block available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H9Cl, it has a molar mass of 140.61 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene. Alternative names: 1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene and 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span cross-coupling substrates, alkylation reactions and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Methylbenzyl chloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Cross-coupling substrates
Alkylation reactions
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-010406
CAS Number	552-45-4
IUPAC name	1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₉Cl
Molecular weight	140.61 g/mol
Exact mass	140.0393
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	VQRBXYBBGHOGFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC=C1CCl
PubChem CID	11093

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene, 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene, o-Chloromethyltoluene, o-Methylbenzyl chloride, o-Xylyl chloride, o-Xylyl-α-chloride, Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-, .alpha.-Chloro-o-xylene, .alpha.-Chloro-ortho-xylene, oXylyl chloride, omegaChlorooxylene, oXylylalphachloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P234, P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P390, P405, P406, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is 552-45-4. It is also known as 1-Methyl-2-chloromethylbenzene, 2-(Chloromethyl)toluene, o-Chloromethyltoluene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?

2-Methylbenzyl chloride has the molecular formula C8H9Cl and a molecular weight of 140.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride can I order?

We supply 2-Methylbenzyl chloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methylbenzyl chloride?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methylbenzyl chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methylbenzyl chloride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.