Benzotrichloride (CAS 98-07-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

BENZOTRICHLORIDE

Cat. NoKC.210076 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC7H5Cl3 CAS98-07-7 Molecular Weight195.5 g/mol

Package 500ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Health hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Benzotrichloride can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.

Benzotrichloride is used extensively in the dye industry. Benzotrichloride is also used in the manufacture of benzoyl chloride, chlorinated toluenes, and benzotrifluoride and as a dyestuff intermediate.
Used as a chemical intermediate; [ACGIH]
CHEM INTERMEDIATE FOR BENZOYL CHLORIDE, DYES-EG, VAT YELLOW 2 & BASIC GREEN 4, BENZOTRIFLUORIDE (PESTICIDE & DRUG INTERMEDIATE), 4-ALKOXY-2-HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE UV STABILIZER, ION-EXCHANGE RESINS (FORMER USE) & BENZOIC ACID. (FORMER USE)
In organic syntheses (source of benzenyl group).

Physical Description	Benzotrichloride appears as a clear colorless to yellowish colored liquid with a penetrating odor. Denser than water and vapors are heavier than air. May be toxic by inhalation or ingestion. Burns …
Color/Form	CLEAR, COLORLESS TO YELLOWISH LIQUID
Odor	PENETRATING
Melting Point	23 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point	429.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point	260 °F (EPA, 1998)
Density	1.3756 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Decomposes (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 to 10 mmHg at 114.44 to 189.68 °F (EPA, 1998)
Refractive Index	INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.55789 AT 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	UNSTABLE; HYDROLYZES IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, FORMING BENZOIC AND HYDROCHLORIC ACIDS.

IUPAC Name	trichloromethylbenzene
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3
Molecular Weight	195.5 g/mol
CAS	98-07-7
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKey	XEMRAKSQROQPBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210076
Pack sizes	500ML

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