1-CHLORO-4-PHENYLBUTANE

CAS NO.：4830-93-7
Empirical Formula: C10H13Cl
Molecular Weight: 168.66
MDL number: MFCD00037117
EINECS: 225-408-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:30:41

What is 1-CHLORO-4-PHENYLBUTANE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of 1-CHLORO-4-PHENYLBUTANE

1-Chloro-4-phenylbutane may be used for the synthesis of 4-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)butan-1-amine. It was used in the synthesis of 1-phenylbutyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carbonitrile oxalate.
It may be used in the preparation of tetralin via cyclialkylation with aluminum chloride and ferric chloride.

General Description

1-Chloro-4-phenylbutane can be synthesized by reacting 4-phenylbutan-1-ol with POCl₃ and pyridine.

Properties of 1-CHLORO-4-PHENYLBUTANE

Melting point:	36°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	98-102 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.026 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	1.517-1.519
Flash point:	104 °C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
BRN	2042123
CAS DataBase Reference	4830-93-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 1-CHLORO-4-PHENYLBUTANE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.