Parachlorobenzotrifluoride

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Parachlorobenzotrifluoride
IUPAC name 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
Identifiers
Abbreviations PCBTF
CAS number [98-56-6]
PubChem 7394
Properties
Molecular formula C7H4ClF3
Molar mass 180.56 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Melting point

−36 °C (237.2 K)

Boiling point

139 °C (412 K)

Solubility in water 0
Vapor pressure 7.9
kH 0.0347
Hazards
NFPA 704
2
1
1
 
Flash point 43 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H4ClF3. It is frequently abbreviated PCBTF. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is used as an ink solvent in the printing industry. It is sold under the brand name Oxsol 100[1].

Contents

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[edit] Structure

Benzene,1-Chloro-4 (Trifluoromethyl)


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[edit] Uses

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride has a high capacity for dissolving many inks used by the printing industry. In most cases, up to 22 grams of ink[2] can be dissolved in 20 grams of PCBTF. An added benefit is that parachlorobenzotrifluoride dissolves most inks faster than toluene.

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[edit] Health effects

  • Points of entry: eyes, ingestion, inhalation, skin.
  • Target organs: Central Nervous System, Kidneys, Liver.
  • Irritancy: Eyes, Respiratory Tract, Skin.

[edit] References

  1. ^ MSDS provided by Islechem
  2. ^ Allbuisness.com

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