4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzyl chloride
[CAS# 84540-59-0]

Identification

• Name: 4-Methyl-3-nitrobenzyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈ClNO₂
• Molecular Weight: 185.61
• CAS Registry Number: 84540-59-0
• EC Number: 283-154-3

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.22 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.277±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 45 ºC (methanol )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Stephen, Henry; Journal of the Chemical Society, Transactions 1920, V117, P510-27.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R34;R36/37
• Safety Description: S26;S27;S28;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

• Transport Information: UN 3261 8 / PGII