2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
- CAS NO.:17849-38-6
- Empirical Formula: C7H7ClO
- Molecular Weight: 142.58
- MDL number: MFCD00004604
- EINECS: 241-801-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:23
What is 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol?
Chemical properties
white fine crystalline powder
The Uses of 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
(2-Chlorophenyl)methanol is used as a reactant in the preparation of aldehydes and ketones using transition metal free aerobic oxidation and catalyzed by TEMPO/Br2/NaNO2.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 69, p. 2548, 1947 DOI: 10.1021/ja01202a082
Synthetic Communications, 25, p. 1689, 1995 DOI: 10.1080/00397919508015853
General Description
Major urinary metabolites of 2-chlorobenzyl alcohol in rats were 2-chlorohippuric acid, 2-chlorobenzyl cysteine, 2-chlorobenzoic acid and 2-chlorobenzyl glucuronic acid. It is a possible intermediate formed during the metabolism of 2-chloromandelic acid.
Properties of 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
| Melting point: | 69-71 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 227 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.1104 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5390 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 227°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | chloroform: soluble25mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 13.99±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| BRN | 2042182 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 17849-38-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-(17849-38-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Chlorobenzenemethanol (17849-38-6) |
Safety information for 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
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