4-Methylbenzoyl chloride
[CAS# 874-60-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: 4-Methylbenzoyl chloride
• Synonyms: p-Toluoyl chloride; p-Methylbenzoyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇ClO
• Molecular Weight: 154.60
• CAS Registry Number: 874-60-2
• EC Number: 212-864-8

Properties

• Density: 1.16
• Melting point: -2 °C
• Boiling point: 225-227 °C
• Refractive index: 1.5525-1.5545
• Flash point: 82 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Statements: R34
• Safety Statements: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290