ALPHA,ALPHA,2,4-TETRACHLOROTOLUENE

CAS NO.：134-25-8
Empirical Formula: C7H4Cl4
Molecular Weight: 229.92
MDL number: MFCD00043967
EINECS: 205-134-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-03 14:46:32

What is ALPHA,ALPHA,2,4-TETRACHLOROTOLUENE?

Chemical properties

2,4-Dichloro-1-(dichloromethyl)benzene is a white solid, mp42℃, bp118～120℃/1.86kpa, soluble in organic solvents such as benzene, ether and ketone.

The Uses of ALPHA,ALPHA,2,4-TETRACHLOROTOLUENE

2,4-Dichloro-1-(dichloromethyl)benzene is an intermediate for the preparation of 2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde, which can be used for the production of fungicides such as diconazole.

Synthesis

2,4-dichlorotoluene and a small amount of PCl₃ are used as catalysts, and chlorine gas is introduced to react, and finally 2,4-Dichloro-1-(dichloromethyl)benzene can be obtained.

Properties of ALPHA,ALPHA,2,4-TETRACHLOROTOLUENE

Boiling point:	110-115℃ (1 Torr)
Density	1.501±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	2-8°C
CAS DataBase Reference	134-25-8
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-(dichloromethyl)- (134-25-8)

Safety information for ALPHA,ALPHA,2,4-TETRACHLOROTOLUENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.