4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, 98+%

Description

CAS: 98-56-6 | C7H4ClF3 | 180.554 g/mol

4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride acts as an important intermediate for dyes. It is used as an active component of polyurethane finishes. It is also used in adhesives, pigments, sealant chemicals, paints and coatings. Further, it is used as an environmental friendly solvent for cleaning or degreasing and dielectric fluid. It has a high capacity to dissolve inks, which is used in the printing industry. In addition to this, it is also used as xylene replacement in cleaners, thinners and other aromatic hydrocarbon blends.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride acts as an important intermediate for dyes. It is used as an active component of polyurethane finishes. It is also used in adhesives, pigments, sealant chemicals, paints and coatings. Further, it is used as an environmental friendly solvent for cleaning or degreasing and dielectric fluid. It has a high capacity to dissolve inks, which is used in the printing industry. In addition to this, it is also used as xylene replacement in cleaners, thinners and other aromatic hydrocarbon blends.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Light sensitive. Incompatible with sodium dimethyl sulfonate, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-56-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H4ClF3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.554
• MDL Number: MFCD00000627
• InChI Key: QULYNCCPRWKEMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride, p-chlorobenzotrifluoride, 1-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl benzene, benzene, 1-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl, 4-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene, para-chlorobenzotrifluoride, p-chlorophenyl trifluoromethane, p-chloro-a,a,a-trifluorotoluene, pcbtf, p-chlorotrifluoromethylbenzene
• PubChem CID: 7394
• IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(F)(F)F)Cl

• Melting Point: -36°C
• Density: 1.346
• Boiling Point: 136°C to 138°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (116°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.446
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2234
• Beilstein: 510203
• Merck Index: 14,2126
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 180.56
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROBENZOTRIFLUORIDES
EINECSNumber	202-681-1
RTECSNumber	XS9145000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only