Title: Phenylmagnesium Chloride

CAS Registry Number: 100-59-4

CAS Name: Chlorophenylmagnesium

Molecular Formula: C6H5ClMg

Molecular Weight: 136.86

Percent Composition: C 52.66%, H 3.68%, Cl 25.90%, Mg 17.76%

Line Formula: C6H5MgCl

Literature References: One of the Grignard reagents. Prepd by reacting chlorobenzene with magnesium at reflux temperatures in the presence of catalytic amounts of an organic nitrate: Ramsden, US 2816937 (1957 to M. & T. Corp.).

Properties: Sol in ether (ethyl ether, other ethers may be used as solvents). A solution which is about 3 molar has an approx strength of 48%, and a d420 of ~1.15. Reacts with water, steam or acids to produce toxic and flammable vapors with evolution of heat.

Density: d420 of ~1.15

Use: In organic synthesis, especially in the production of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, organic acids, amines, silicones, boranes.