Benzotrichloride

Chinese Name: Benzotrichloride
English Name: Benzotrichloride
CAS Number: 98-07-7

Chinese Aliases: Benzotrichloride, Benzyl Trichloride, Benzal Trichloride, Trichlorotoluene, Trichloromethylbenzene 
English Aliases: Benzotrichloride, α,α,α-Trichlorotoluene, Benzenyltrichloride, Phenylchloroform, ω,ω,ω-Trichlorotoluene, Benzylidynechloride, (Trichloromethyl)benzene
Molecular Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃
Structural Formula:


Properties:
Colorless to pale yellow liquid. Has a special irritating odor. Exhibits strong refractive properties. Unstable. Easily hydrolyzes in moist conditions. Decomposes in light-exposed air. Soluble in ethanol and benzene; insoluble in water. Density: 1.3756 g/mL, Melting Point: -5.0°C, Boiling Point: 220.8°C, Solubility in Water: 0.05 g/L, Refractive Index (n20°C): 1.5224, Flash Point (°C): 50, Ignition Point (°C): >500, Heat of Combustion (KJ/mol, 18.8°C): -3749.

Uses:
This product is mainly used as a raw material in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic syntheses, for the production of benzoic acid, benzoyl chloride, etc., dye synthesis, and as an intermediate for ultraviolet absorbers.