| Identification | More | [Name]
Benzylchloromethyl ether | [CAS]
3587-60-8 | [Synonyms]
BENZYL CHLOROMETHYL ETHER
BENZYLOXYMETHYL CHLORIDE
(CHLOROMETHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE
Benzene, [(chloromethoxy)methyl]-
(Chloromethoxymethyl)benzene, Benzyloxymethyl chloride
Chloromethyl benzyl ether
Benzyl chloromethyl ether ,98%
α-Chloromethoxytoluene | [EINECS(EC#)]
252-527-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C16H16Cl2O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00000886 | [Molecular Weight]
295.2 | [MOL File]
3587-60-8.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Colorless liquid | [Boiling point ]
102 °C/14 mmHg (lit.) | [density ]
1.126 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
| [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.527
| [Fp ]
91 °C
| [storage temp. ]
2-8°C
| [solubility ]
Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) | [form ]
Liquid | [color ]
Clear colorless to pale yellow | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water [2.7 g/L (25 C)] | [Detection Methods]
GC,NMR | [BRN ]
1364034 | [Stability:]
Moisture Sensitive, Toxic | [InChIKey]
LADPCMZCENPFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [CAS DataBase Reference]
3587-60-8(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzyl chloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T,Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R45:May cause cancer.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R23:Toxic by inhalation.
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R48/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed .
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S39:Wear eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [RIDADR ]
UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [F ]
19-21 | [HazardClass ]
6.1(b) | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29093090 |
| Raw materials And Preparation Products | Back Directory | [Raw materials]
Formaldehyde | [Preparation Products]
Magnesium, chloro[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]--->2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(1S,3R,4S)-4-(benzyloxy)-3-(benzyloxymethyl)-2-methylenecyclopentyl]-6H-purin-6-one-->(1s-trans)-2-[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]-3-cyclopenten-1-ol-->O-BENZYL-D-SERINE-->6-(Benzyloxy)-9-((1S,3S)-4-(benzyloxy)-3-((benzyloxy)methyl)-2-methylenecyclopentyl)-N-((4-methoxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl)-9H-purin-2-amine-->1H-Imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1,3-bis[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]--->ethyl 5-(benzyloxy)-3-oxopentanoate-->1-(((S)-2-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylbutoxy)methyl)benzene-->Stannane, tributyl[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]--->(1R,2R,3R,5S)-2-[(PhenylMethoxy)Methyl]-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-ol |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Benzyl chloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is a powerful alkylating agent and a potential carcinogen. It is also a mild lachrymator, reacting with water and alcohols to form hydrogen chloride. The process should be performed in a hood and inhalation and skin contact should be avoided.
| [Chemical Properties]
Colorless liquid | [Uses]
Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups. | [Application]
Benzyl chloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is mainly used in organic chemistry as a reagent for the synthesis of various compounds and as a solvent for organic reactions. It is also used as a catalyst for the synthesis of many compounds such as pesticides, dyes and surfactants. In addition, it contributes to the manufacture of polymers such as polystyrene and polyurethane, and polymers for drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds in the pharmaceutical field.
| [Preparation]
Benzyl chloromethyl ether(3587-60-8) is prepared from benzyl alcohol, aqueous formaldehyde and hydrogen chloride. The specific synthesis steps are as follows:
A 1-l, three-necked flask equipped with an overhead mechanical stirrer with a Teflon paddle, gas-inlet tube, thermometer, and a calcium chloride drying tube is charged with 216 g. (2.00 moles) of benzyl alcohol and 66 g. (2.20 moles as CH2O) of paraformaldehyde. The resulting mixture is maintained at 20–25° with a water bath during addition of anhydrous hydrogen chloride at a moderate rate, with stirring. After approximately 2 hours the reaction is complete, as judged by the appearance of two clear homogeneous phases. The layers are separated, and the upper layer is diluted with 800 ml. of pentane and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate for 3 hours at 0°, with stirring. The drying agent is removed by filtration, 2–3 g. of anhydrous calcium chloride is added to the filtrate, and the solution is concentrated on a rotary evaporator. The residual liquid, which is nearly pure benzyl chloromethyl ether, is decanted, affording 260 g. (83%) of crude product. This crude benzyl chloromethyl ether, which is suitable for use in some applications, is stored over anhydrous calcium chloride at 0° under an inert atmosphere.
If further purification is desired, just prior to use the crude material (40 g.) may be distilled at approximately 3 mm from anhydrous calcium chloride, affording very pure benzyl chloromethyl ether (35 g.), b.p. 70–71° (3 mm).
| [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Synthesis, p. 762, 1983 DOI: 10.1055/s-1983-30506 |
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