Trichloroisocyanuric acid, 90+%

Description

CAS: 87-90-1 | C3Cl3N3O3 | 232.40 g/mol

Trichloroisocyanuric acid was used as a disinfection reagent in the transformation of benzophenone-3 in chlorinated water. It was also used in the synthesis of 2-halomethylene-3-oxoketoximes. It is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry, a reagent in organic synthesis.

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Applications
Trichloroisocyanuric acid was used as a disinfection reagent in the transformation of benzophenone-3 in chlorinated water. It was also used in the synthesis of 2-halomethylene-3-oxoketoximes. It is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry, a reagent in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in chlorocarbon, acetonitrile, acetone, water (12 g/L).

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from reducing agents, acids, bases, flammable substances, organic materials, light, water/ moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-90-1
• Molecular Formula: C3Cl3N3O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 232.40
• MDL Number: MFCD00006553
• InChI Key: YRIZYWQGELRKNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloroisocyanuric acid, symclosene, trichlorocyanuric acid, symclosen, isocyanuric chloride, fichlor 91, trichloro-s-triazinetrione, trichloroisocyanic acid, fi clor 91, chloreal
• PubChem CID: 6909
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33015
• SMILES: ClN1C(=O)N(Cl)C(=O)N(Cl)C1=O

• Melting Point: ∼245°C (decomposition)
• Density: 2.07
• pH: 3
• Flash Point: >250°C (482°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2468
• Beilstein: 202022
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9641
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chlorocarbon,acetonitrile,acetone,water (12g/L).
• IUPAC Name: trichloro-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione
• Formula Weight: 232.41
• Percent Purity: ≥90%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H302-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H302-H319-H335 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID, DRY
EINECSNumber	201-782-8
RTECSNumber	XZ1925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only