Benzyl Chloride
Chemical Formula: C6H5CH2Cl
Product Description
Benzyl Chloride is a colourless to slightly yellowish liquid with a strong, pungent, lachrymatory odour. It is a highly reactive benzylating agent widely used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, perfumes, and resins. Ganga Chemicals supplies GACL-grade Benzyl Chloride with consistent quality pan India.
Available Grades
- Technical Grade
- Industrial Grade
Industries Served
- Pharmaceuticals
- Dyes & Intermediates
- Flavours & Fragrances
- Polymers & Resins
- Agrochemicals
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Purity (Benzyl Chloride) | ≥ 99.0% |
Boiling Point | 179°C |
Density | 1.100–1.103 g/cm³ |
Refractive Index | 1.538–1.540 |
Colour (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
Applications
- Benzylation agent in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and APIs
- Intermediate in production of benzyl esters (benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate)
- Synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds used as biocides
- Intermediate for benzyl alcohol and other fine chemicals
- Manufacture of tanning agents and resins
- Production of certain dye intermediates