3-Methylbenzyl chloride (C8H9Cl)

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Target: 3-Methylbenzyl chloride
CAS: 620-19-9
Formula: C8H9Cl
Approx. MW: 140.61
SMILES: Cc1cccc(CCl)c1
PubChem CID: 12102
Approx. carbons: C8

3-Methylbenzyl chloride structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene
Common names: 3-Methylbenzyl chloride; 620-19-9; 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methylbenzene; m-Xylyl chloride; m-Methylbenzyl chloride; ALPHA-CHLORO-M-XYLENE; m-(Chloromethyl)toluene; 3-(Chloromethyl)toluene; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methyl-; .alpha.-Chloro-m-xylene
Molecular weight: 140.61
Exact mass: 140.04
InChIKey: LZBOHNCMCCSTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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3-Methylbenzyl chloride 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 3-Methylbenzyl chloride?

3-Methylbenzyl chloride has molecular formula C8H9Cl. Molecular weight about 140.61 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 3-Methylbenzyl chloride?

The CAS Registry Number for 3-Methylbenzyl chloride is 620-19-9.

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