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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

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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: