2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE

CAS NO.：2912-62-1
Empirical Formula: C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight: 189.04
MDL number: MFCD00000857
EINECS: 220-826-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:17:37

What is 2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE?

Chemical properties

2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE is CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID

The Uses of 2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE

2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE was used in the synthesis of α-chlorophenylacetic acid (CPAA) 1 . It was also used to prepare chloro-telechelic macroinitiators 2 .

The Uses of 2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE

α-Chlorophenylacetyl chloride was used in the synthesis of α-chlorophenylacetic acid (CPAA). It was also used to prepare chloro-telechelic macroinitiators.

Properties of 2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE

Melting point:	285 °C
Boiling point:	120 °C/23 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.196 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.544(lit.)
Flash point:	220 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
BRN	1073019
CAS DataBase Reference	2912-62-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-CHLORO-2-PHENYLACETYL CHLORIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H261:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.