CAS 98-07-7

Benzotrichloride

Description:

Benzotrichloride, also known as benzyl trichloride, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H4Cl3. It is characterized by a benzene ring substituted with a trichloromethyl group. This colorless to pale yellow liquid has a pungent odor and is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Benzotrichloride is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, due to the presence of the electron-withdrawing trichloromethyl group. It is moderately soluble in organic solvents but has low solubility in water. The compound is classified as toxic and poses health risks upon inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, necessitating careful handling and appropriate safety measures. Additionally, it is important to note that benzotrichloride can undergo hydrolysis in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of benzyl alcohol and hydrochloric acid. Overall, its chemical properties and reactivity make it a valuable compound in organic synthesis, albeit with significant safety considerations.

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5Cl3/c8-7(9,10)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H

InChI key: InChIKey=XEMRAKSQROQPBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• (Trichloromethyl)-Benzen
• (Trichloromethyl)benzene
• 1-(Trichloromethyl)Benzene
• Alpha,Alpha,Alpha-Trichlorotoluene
• Benzene, (trichloromethyl)-
• Benzenyl Trichloride
• Benzenyl chloride
• Benzoic Trichloride
• Benzyl Trichloride
• Benzylidyne Chloride
• Benzylidyne trichloride
• Nsc 14663
• Omega,Omega,Omega-Trichlorotoluene
• Phenyl Trichloromethane
• Phenyl chloroform
• Phenylchloroform
• Phenyltrichloromethane
• Toluene Trichloride
• Toluene, α,α,α-trichloro-
• Trichloromethylbenzene
• Trichlorophenylmethane
• Trichlorotoluene
• Α-Α-Α-Triclorotolueno
• α,α,α-Trichlorotoluene
• α,α,α-Trichlortoluol
• ω,ω,ω-Trichlorotoluene

Benzotrichloride

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 195.47

Ref: 3B-T0399

Benzotrichloride

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Purity: ≥ 97.5%

Color and Shape: Clear, colourless to yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 195.48

Ref: 7W-GK0723

Benzotrichloride

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Molecular weight: 195.47

Ref: 4Z-B-139088

α,α,α-Trichlorotoluene 100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 195.47

Ref: 04-A17787000AL-100

α,α,α-Trichlorotoluene

Controlled Product

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 195.47

Ref: 04-C17787000

Benzotrichloride

Controlled Product

CAS: 98-07-7

Benzotrichloride is a catalyst that reacts with sodium carbonate and benzoyl chloride to form a polymer. The reaction solution is heated for one hour at 60°C, followed by the addition of water vapor and particle. The polymerization process has been shown to proceed through an acid-base reaction mechanism, in which hydrogen fluoride is the acid and benzotrichloride is the base. This polymer can be used as an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacterial growth by disrupting cell membranes.

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 195.47 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB12169

Benzotrichloride

CAS: 98-07-7

Formula: C₇H₅Cl₃

Molecular weight: 195.47

Ref: ST-EA-CP-B116003