2,6-Dichlorobenzyl chloride

Synonym(s):α,2,6-Trichlorotoluene

white to light yellow crystalline low melting mass

α,2,6-Trichloro-toluene (Isoconazole Impurity 2) is an impurity of Isoconazole, an antibacterial agent used to treat tinea inguinalis infections.

2,6-Dichlorobenzyl chloride is a halogenated building block that can potentially be used for chemical synthesis

Melting point:	36-39 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	117-119 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.386±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear
form	Solid
color	White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
BRN	472282
CAS DataBase Reference	2014-83-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-(chloromethyl)-(2014-83-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-(chloromethyl)- (2014-83-7)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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.