- ▸ Chemical synthesis: precursor to benzyl alcohol and phenylacetic acid
- ▸ Plasticizers: feedstock for benzyl butyl phthalate
- ▸ Surfactants: production of benzyl quaternary ammonium salts
- ▸ Dyes and intermediates: manufacture of dyes and perfume/pharma intermediates
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Benzyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Benzyl Chloride (alpha-chlorotoluene, CAS 100-44-7) is a reactive aromatic chloride used principally as a chemical intermediate. Established uses include the manufacture of benzyl alcohol, phenylacetic acid, benzyl phthalate plasticizers, quaternary ammonium salts, dyes, and perfume and pharmaceutical intermediates. Supplied in bulk for industrial synthesis.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 202-853-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Benzyl Chloride (CAS 100-44-7) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 1 Jan 1990. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is benzyl chloride used for?
Benzyl chloride (alpha-chlorotoluene, CAS 100-44-7) is a reactive aromatic chloride used principally as a chemical intermediate. Established uses include the manufacture of benzyl alcohol, phenylacetic acid, benzyl phthalate plasticizers, quaternary ammonium salts, dyes, and perfume and pharmaceutical intermediates.
What is another name for benzyl chloride?
Benzyl chloride is also known as alpha-chlorotoluene or (chloromethyl)benzene. Its CAS number is 100-44-7 and molecular formula C7H7Cl. Note it is distinct from chlorobenzene (C6H5Cl), in which chlorine is bonded directly to the ring.
How is benzyl chloride classified for DOT shipping?
Benzyl chloride ships under UN 1738 (BENZYL CHLORIDE). Refer to the SDS for the full proper shipping name, packing group, hazard class, and GHS classification before arranging transport. We can supply current shipping documentation with each order.
What CAS number and HS code apply to benzyl chloride?
CAS 100-44-7, molecular formula C7H7Cl, HS classification 290399. Request a lot-specific CoA and SDS to confirm assay, identity, and full GHS handling, storage, and PPE data given its reactivity.
What bulk packaging is available for benzyl chloride and how is it priced?
It is supplied in bulk for industrial synthesis; packaging follows UN 1738 transport requirements and pricing tracks volume and current aromatics markets, so we quote per order. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume for a quote plus CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Benzyl Chloride?
Benzyl Chloride (CAS 100-44-7) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 202-853-6).