
Vinylbenzyl chloride (MF: C₉H₉Cl MW: 152.62) is an important bifunctional aromatic olefin compound. At room temperature, it exists as a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a faint aromatic odor. Its chemical structure features a vinyl group (-CH=CH₂) and a chloromethyl group (-CH₂Cl) bonded to the para position of the benzene ring. Its core characteristic lies in possessing both a reactive vinyl group (polymerizable) and a chloromethyl group (substitutable), making it a key intermediate in organic synthesis and polymer materials.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | -30°C |
| Boiling point | 229 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.074 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 5.3 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg (56.1 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.572 (lit.) |
| Flash point | 221 °F |
| Freezing point | -30 °C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, toluene, chloroform, ethyl acetate |
Ion Exchange / Separation Materials: Copolymerized with divinylbenzene to produce strong base anion exchange resins, chelating resins, and chromatography packing materials for water treatment, chemical separation/purification, and heavy metal adsorption.
Fine Chemical Intermediates: Synthesis of pharmaceuticals (anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular), pesticides, fragrances, and dye intermediates.
Functional Polymer Materials: Vinylbenzyl chloride is used to prepare adsorption resins, catalyst carriers, conductive polymers, and ultrafiltration/reverse osmosis membrane materials for catalytic reactions, electronic components, and seawater desalination.
Coatings and Adhesives: Vinylbenzyl chloride serves as a modifying monomer to enhance resin adhesion, corrosion resistance, and bonding strength, suitable for multi-material applications.
Other Applications: Raw materials for electronics (low-dielectric resins, silane coupling agents), rubber modifiers (enhancing abrasion and oil resistance), synthesis feedstocks for hypercrosslinked polymers and surfactants.
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