-54 to -45 °F (EPA, 1998)
-39.4 °C
MP: -48 to -43 °C. Specific gravity: 1.100 at 20 °C/20 °C. Rapidly decomposes when heated in the presence of iron
~-43 °C
-38 °F
Boiling Point
354 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
174 °C
BP: 99 °C at 62 mm Hg
179 °C
354 °F
Density
1.1 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
1.1004 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
1.1
1.10
Physical Description
Benzyl chloride appears as a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flash point 153 °F. Slightly soluble in water. Corrosive to metals and tissue. A lachrymator. Density 9.2 lb /gal.
Liquid
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, aromatic odor; [NIOSH]
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, aromatic odor.