Benzyl Chloride is a colorless liquid with a strong, irritating odor that causes tearing of the eyes. It is used in making dyes, plasticizers, drugs, lubricants, resins and cosmetics.
Benzyl chloride, or α-chlorotoluene, is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2Cl. This colorless liquid is a reactive organochlorine compound that is a widely used chemical building block. Benzyl chloride is prepared industrially by the gas-phase photochemical reaction of toluene with chlorine.C6H5CH3 + Cl2 → C6H5CH2Cl + HCl Benzyl chloride is used in the production of plasticizers, sanitizing agents, oil field chemicals. Its highly reactive nature allows the addition of benzyl functionality to a wide range of molecules.
Benzyl chloride is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of certain dyes and pharmaceutical products and as a photographic developer.
Especially for its antimicrobial activity, benzalkonium chloride is an active ingredient in many consumer products: Pharmaceutical products such as eye, ear and nasal drops or sprays, as a preservative. Personal care products such as hand sanitizers, wet wipes, shampoos, soaps, deodorants and cosmetics.