Benzyl chloride
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Legality: DEA Listed Chemicals
Production of this substance may be illegal in some jurisdictions under certain circumstances.
21CFR1310.02 a & b
In 1995/6, two lists were created "List I" and "List II", for which commercial manufacturers and distributors must register, and for which possession with the intent to manufacture illegal substances (such as methamphetamine, ecstasy, etc) is illegal. On these a few dozen "precursor" compounds commonly used in the manufacture of illegal drugs. [1] [2]
Bottom line: Do not produce this chemical without checking to make sure that you may do so legally.
| Chemical formula | C6H5CH2Cl |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | clear/pale yellow liquid |
| Index of refraction | 1.5415 |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 126.58 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.1 |
| Melting Point(°C) | -39 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 179 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 0.2 |
| Solubility in ethanol(g/L) | misc |
| NFPA 704 |  2
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Uses
Other
- Feedstock for benzyl alcohol
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
Blanc chlorination
Combine benzene, formaldehyde, and hydrochloric acid over zinc chloride
- C6H6 + CH2O + HCl{ZnCl2C6H5CH2Cl + H2O}→
direct chlorination
Testing
Purification
Storage
Disposal
See Also
References
- ↑ "Emphasizing the "Control" in controlled substances"
United States Drug Enforcement Agency
link last accessed 11 September 2012. - ↑ "Controlled Substances Act; Title 21; Chapter 13; Subchapter I"
United States Food & Drug Administration
link last accessed 11 September 2012.