Benzyl chloride is a colorless to slightly yellow, strongly irritating liquid with a sharp odor. It is primarily used as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis. It hydrolyzes rapidly in water, producing hydrochloric acid and benzyl alcohol.
Bleaching Earth is a clay-based material used to decolorize and purify oils and fats. It is highly porous and acts by adsorbing impurities, pigments, and contaminants.