Fluorobenzene

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Fluorobenzene
General
Systematic name Fluorobenzene
Other names Phenyl fluoride, Monofluorobenzene
Molecular formula C6H6F
Molar mass 96.103
Appearance Colorless liquid
CAS number [462-06-6]
Properties
Density and phase 1.025 g/cm³, liquid
Solubility in water insoluble
Melting point -40 °C
Boiling point 84-85 °C
Structure
Molecular shape Planar
Symmetry group D2h
Hazards
NFPA 704

3
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0
 
R-phrases R36, R37, R38
S-phrases S16, S26, S36
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Fluorobenzene (also called phenyl fluoride) is a benzene derivative with a fluorine atom attached. Its major industrial use is to control carbon content in steel manufacturing. It is also an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other organic compounds.