4-tert-Butylbenzyl chloride

Synonym(s):1-Chloromethyl-4-tert-butylbenzene;4-(tert-Butyl)-α-chlorotoluene

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

4-tert-Butylbenzyl chloride has been used to control molecular weight and prevent microgel formation during polymerization reaction.

Tetrahedron Letters, 24, p. 1933, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)81809-2

Melting point:	-18 °C
Boiling point:	101-105 °C7 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.945 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.521(lit.)
Flash point:	202 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Specific Gravity	0.945
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
BRN	471673
CAS DataBase Reference	19692-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(19692-45-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	p-tert-Butylbenzyl chloride (19692-45-6)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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.