36580

α,α′-Dichloro-m-xylene

≥98.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): 1,3-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₂Cl)₂
• CAS Number: 626-16-4
• Molecular Weight: 175.06
• Beilstein: 2079898
• EC Number: 210-932-1
• MDL number: MFCD00000912
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24862579
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98.0% (GC)
• bp: 250-255 °C (lit.)
• mp: 33-35 °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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319,H330,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves