Benzyl Chloride

CAS Number

100-44-7

Synonym

AI3-15518; omega-Chlorotoluene; Chlorophenylmethane; Chloromethylbenzene; (chloromethyl)Benzene; alpha-Chlorotoluene; NCI-C06360; Alpha-tolyl chloride; Tolyl chloride

Occurrence/Use

Chemical intermediate in manufacture of dyes, plasticizers, lubricants, gasoline additives, flavorings, pharmaceuticals, tanning agents, and quaternary ammonium compounds; irritant gas in chemical warfare, photographic developer

More information about Benzyl Chloride

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	240
Species:	Mouse, rat
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Respiratory and eye irritation
Acute REL Target Organs:	Respiratory system; eyes
Severity:	Mild
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.