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Benzyl Chloride (CAS 100-44-7) is a versatile building block. It is hydrolyzed to make Benzyl Alcohol (solvent/preservative), reacted with cyanide to make Phenylacetic Acid (perfume/drug precursor), or used to make Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) plasticizers. It is also used to manufacture Quaternary Ammonium Salts (BKC) for disinfectants.
**WARNING:** It is a strong lachrymator (tear gas effect). Even small vapors cause intense eye watering. Proper safety gear (full face mask) is mandatory.
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Causes serious eye damage (Tears/Burning). Toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Suspected carcinogen. Combustible liquid. Reacts with water/metals.
Benzyl Chloride is a 'Lachrymator'. It irritates the eyes intensely, similar to tear gas. You must use a fume hood or full-face respirator.
It is unstable and can polymerize violently if heated or catalyzed by metal (iron). Stabilizers like Propylene Oxide or Sodium Carbonate are added to prevent this.
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is a common disinfectant/sanitizer. Benzyl Chloride is the key raw material reacted with tertiary amines to make BKC.
It is classified as a 'Probable Human Carcinogen' (Group 2A). Long term exposure should be strictly avoided.