| Boiling Point | 160°C |
| Color | Yellow |
| Formula Weight | 237.12 g/mol |
| Physical Form | Clear liquid at 20°C |
| Chemical Name or Material | 4-Chlorobenzhydryl Chloride |
| UN Number | UN1760 |
| CAS Number | 134-83-8 |
| Applications | Pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing — this benzhydryl chloride class is a known building block for first-generation antihistamine active pharmaceutical ingredients (chlorphenoxamine-related chemistry) |
This compound is a diarylmethyl chloride — two aromatic rings (one chlorinated) joined at a carbon that also bears a reactive chlorine leaving group. This benzhydryl chloride motif is a recognizable building block across antihistamine and related pharmaceutical chemistry.
This compound is used as a reactive alkylating intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where the benzhydryl chloride reacts with amine nucleophiles to build antihistamine-class active pharmaceutical ingredient scaffolds.
