Benzotrifluoride, 99%

Description

CAS: 98-08-8 | C7H5F3 | 146.112 g/mol

It is applied as an alternative solvent to dichloromethane, where it has a higher bp. It is used as an intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and a dielectric fluid, a vulcanizing agent.

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
It is applied as an alternative solvent to dichloromethane, where it has a higher bp. It is used as an intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and a dielectric fluid, a vulcanizing agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C0.45g/L.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-08-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H5F3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.112
• MDL Number: MFCD00000372
• InChI Key: GETTZEONDQJALK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzotrifluoride, trifluoromethyl benzene, alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene, phenylfluoroform, benzene, trifluoromethyl, benzenyl fluoride, benzylidyne fluoride, usaf ma-16, a,a,a-trifluorotoluene, trifluoro toluene
• PubChem CID: 7368
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36810
• IUPAC Name: trifluoromethylbenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)(F)F

• Melting Point: -29°C
• Density: 1.188
• Boiling Point: 101°C to 103°C
• Flash Point: 12°C (54°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.4145
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2338
• Beilstein: 1906908
• Merck Index: 14,1110
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 20°C0.45g/L.
• Formula Weight: 146.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzotrifluoride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BENZOTRIFLUORIDE
EINECSNumber	202-635-0
RTECSNumber	XT9450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only