Vinylbenzyl chloride

CAS NO.：30030-25-2
Empirical Formula: C9H9Cl
Molecular Weight: 152.62
MDL number: MFCD00051362
EINECS: 250-005-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-02-26 21:25:56

What is Vinylbenzyl chloride?

Chemical properties

Vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC) is also called (chloromethyl)ethenylbenzene or α-chloromethylstyrene. It is a difunctional monomer with both a polymerizable double bond and a benzylic chlorine, and is an isomeric mixture made by the chlorination of VT. VBC has a high boiling point(98.9 ℃ at 1.3 kPa) and low flammability.

The Uses of Vinylbenzyl chloride

Vinylbenzyl Chloride can be used for acrylic emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

The Uses of Vinylbenzyl chloride

Vinylbenzyl chloride can be used as organic synthesis intermediate and pharmaceutical intermediate, mainly used in laboratory research and development process and chemical production process.

The Uses of Vinylbenzyl chloride

Vinylbenzyl chloride can be transformed into a high molecular mass homopolymer, will copolymerize with many other monomers, and is used as comonomer in a variety of specialty plastics. It is also possible to carry out reactionson the chloromethyl group, either before or after polymerization.

Properties of Vinylbenzyl chloride

Melting point:	-30°C
Boiling point:	229 °C(lit.)
Density	1.074 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	5.3 (vs air)
vapor pressure	1 mm Hg ( 56.1 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.572(lit.)
Flash point:	221 °F
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly)
Water Solubility	24.6mg/L at 20℃
BRN	2204384
Stability:	Air Sensitive, Light Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	30030-25-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, (chloromethyl)ethenyl- (30030-25-2)

Safety information for Vinylbenzyl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.