3-Chlorobenzyl chloride (C7H6Cl2)

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Target: 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride
CAS: 620-20-2
Formula: C7H6Cl2
Approx. MW: 161.03
SMILES: ClCc1cccc(Cl)c1
PubChem CID: 12103
Approx. carbons: C7

3-Chlorobenzyl chloride structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 1-chloro-3-(chloromethyl)benzene
Common names: 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride; 620-20-2; 1-Chloro-3-(chloromethyl)benzene; alpha,3-Dichlorotoluene; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-(chloromethyl)-; M-CHLOROBENZYL CHLORIDE; m-Chlorbenzyl chloride; m,alpha-Dichlorotoluene; DTXSID2057786; Toluene, m,alpha-dichloro-
Molecular weight: 161.03
Exact mass: 159.98
InChIKey: DDGRAFHHXYIQQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride?

3-Chlorobenzyl chloride has molecular formula C7H6Cl2. Molecular weight about 161.03 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride?

The CAS Registry Number for 3-Chlorobenzyl chloride is 620-20-2.

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