Benzotrichloride

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Benzotrichloride[1][2]
IUPAC name	(Trichloromethyl)benzene
Other names	Toluene trichloride Phenyl chloroform alpha,alpha,alpha-Trichlorotoluene
Identifiers
CAS number	[98-07-7]
RTECS number	XT9275000
SMILES	ClC(Cl)(Cl)C1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H5Cl3
Molar mass	195.48
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	1.3756 g/mL
Melting point	-5.0 °C
Boiling point	220.8 °C
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
NFPA 704	1 3 0
R-phrases	R45 R22 R23 R37/38 R41
S-phrases	S53 S45
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Benzotrichloride, is an organic compound which is a chlorinated derivative of toluene. It is principally used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the preparation of other chemical products such as dyes.

Benzotrichloride is produced by radical chlorination of toluene in presence or absence of phosphorus trichloride, catalysed by the light, or radical initiators such as dibenzoyl peroxide.

[edit] References

1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1120.
2. ^ Benzotrichloride Data page at Inchem.org