2,3-Dimethoxybenzyl chloride
[CAS# 3893-01-4]

Identification

• Name: 2,3-Dimethoxybenzyl chloride
• Synonyms: 1-(Chloromethyl)-2,3-dimethoxybenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 186.64
• CAS Registry Number: 3893-01-4
• EC Number: 674-292-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.2 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.130±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 69-70.5 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 248.6±25.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 89.3±18.4 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Jacobs, Walter A.; Journal of Biological Chemistry 1915, V20, P659-83.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314