2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Synonym(s):1-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene;2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene

CAS NO.：88-16-4
Empirical Formula: C7H4ClF3
Molecular Weight: 180.55
MDL number: MFCD00000561
EINECS: 201-805-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-08-16 18:05:29

What is 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride?

Chemical properties

Clear colourless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Dye intermediate, chemical intermediate, solvent, and dielectric fluid.

Purification Methods

Dry the trifluoride over CaSO4, and distil it at high reflux ratio through a silvered vacuum-jacketed glass column packed with one-eight inch glass helices [Potter & Saylor J Am Chem Soc 73 90 1951]. [Beilstein 5 H 302, 5 III 692, 5 IV 814.]

Properties of 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Melting point:	-7.4 °C
Boiling point:	152 °C(lit.)
Density	1.379 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.456(lit.)
Flash point:	138 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow
Specific Gravity	1.379
explosive limit	1.7%(V)
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 19.5 ºC
BRN	510993
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3
Stability:	Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference	88-16-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-(88-16-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (88-16-4)

Safety information for 2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.