3-Chloromethyl-benzotrifluoride

Synonym(s):α′-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-xylene;3-(Chloromethyl)benzotrifluoride

Colorless to light yellow liqui

3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride was used in the synthesis of 4-nitro-3-trifluoromethyl-[N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)]benzamide.

3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl chloride reacts with sodium salts of N,N-disubstituted dithiocarbamic acids to yield series of dithiocarbamates.

Melting point:	32-36 °C
Boiling point:	180-182 °C
Density	1.254 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.464(lit.)
Flash point:	120 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	1.254
Sensitive	Lachrymatory
BRN	743242
CAS DataBase Reference	705-29-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-(705-29-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)- (705-29-3)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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.