2-(Chloromethyl)phenyl acetate
[CAS 15068-08-3]

Identification

• Name: 2-(Chloromethyl)phenyl acetate
• Synonyms: o-Acetoxybenzyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 184.62
• CAS Registry Number: 15068-08-3
• EC Number: 626-858-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.74 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.192±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 108-113 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Zawadowski, Teodor

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302