Benzyl chlorideBenzyl chloride, or α-chlorotoluene, is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2Cl. This colorless liquid is a reactive organochlorine compound that is a widely used alkylating agent. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Benzyl chloride, revision 1380116939.

Property

Value

Formula

C7H7Cl, 126.59 g/mol

Melting point

-39 °C

Boiling point

179 °C

Density

1.1 g/cm³

Flash point

67 °C

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