Fluorobenzene
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Fluorobenzene | |
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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 | |
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.