Phenethyl chloride
[CAS# 622-24-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic hydrocarbon reagent
• Name: Phenethyl chloride
• Synonyms: (2-Chloroethyl)benzene; 2-Phenylethyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉Cl
• Molecular Weight: 140.61
• CAS Registry Number: 622-24-2
• EC Number: 210-725-6

Properties

• Density: 1.069
• Melting point: -60 ºC
• Boiling point: 199-84 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.529-1.531
• Flash point: 66 ºC
• Water solubility: 0.1 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412