4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
- CAS NO.：873-76-7
- Empirical Formula: C7H7ClO
- Molecular Weight: 142.58
- MDL number: MFCD00004652
- EINECS: 212-852-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:16:33
What is 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol?
Chemical properties
white crystalline powder
The Uses of 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol acts as a reagent for the protection of carboxyl groups as their 4-chlorobenzyl esters, more stable to acid than the corresponding benzyl esters. It is used as solvent in paint stripper and waterborne coatings. It acts as curing agent. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.
The Uses of 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
Reagent for carboxyl group protection.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 82, p. 681, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/ja01488a045
Properties of 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
| Melting point: | 68-71 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 234 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.1104 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5390 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 70 °C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | 2.5g/l |
| form | Crystalline Needles or Powder |
| pka | 14.16±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Almost white to beige |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water (2.5 mg/ml at 20°C), and methanol. |
| BRN | 636502 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 873-76-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol(873-76-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 4-Chlorobenzenemethanol (873-76-7) |
Safety information for 4-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 4-Chlorobenzyl alcohol
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