98-07-7
Product Name:
Benzotrichloride
Formula:
C7H5Cl3
Synonyms:
(Trichloromethyl)benzene;Benzotrichloride
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| 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 skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Insoluble in water. Used to make dyes and other chemicals. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | CLEAR, COLORLESS TO YELLOWISH LIQUID |
| Odor | PENETRATING |
| Boiling Point | 429.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Melting Point | 23 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Flash Point | 260 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Solubility | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.3756 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | 6.77 (EPA, 1998) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 to 10 mmHg at 114.44 to 189.68 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| LogP | log Kow= 2.92 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | UNSTABLE; HYDROLYZES IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, FORMING BENZOIC AND HYDROCHLORIC ACIDS. |
| Autoignition Temperature | 412 °F (211 °C) |
| Viscosity | Dynamic viscosity = 2.40 mPa.s @ 20 °C |
| Heat of Combustion | 3684 kJ/mol @ constant pressure |
| Heat of Vaporization | 12,168.6 G CAL/G MOLE |
| Surface Tension | 38.03 mN/m at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.55789 AT 20 °C/D |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1187.4 1200 1211 1204.6 |
| Other Experimental Properties | CONVERSION FACTOR: 1 PPM= 0.125 MG/CU M |
| Chemical Classes | Solvents -> Chlorinated Aromatics |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H350:Carcinogenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 195.5 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 193.945683 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 193.945683 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 99.9 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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 skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Insoluble in water. Used to make dyes and other chemicals.