Melting point :-2 °C
Boiling point :197-199 °C(lit.)
Density :1.063 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index :n20/D 1.541(lit.)
Flash point :165 °F
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :soluble in Ether
form :Liquid
color :Clear colorless to light yellow
Merck :14,10091
BRN :386016
Stability :Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, alcohols, amines. Corrodes steel.
CAS DataBase Reference :552-45-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-(552-45-4)
EPA Substance Registry System :o-(Chloromethyl)toluene (552-45-4)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity,oral Category 4 Warning P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A, B, C Danger P260,P264, P280, P301+P330+ P331,P303+P361+P353, P363, P304+P340,P310, P321, P305+ P351+P338, P405,P501 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 2
Precautionary statements:	P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.