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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, low-viscosity [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] used for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rubber | + | A colorless, low-viscosity [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] used for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rubber%2C%20natural rubber] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=synthetic%20resin synthetic resins]. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 819 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 24 July 2013
Description
A colorless, low-viscosity solvent used for rubber and synthetic resins. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
monochlorotoluene; alpha-chlorotoluene; benzyl chloride; chlorophenylmethane; chloromethylbenzene
Other Properties
Miscible in ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride and heptane. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CH3C6H4Cl |
|---|---|
| CAS | 100-44-7 |
| Melting Point | -43 |
| Density | 1.0776 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 126.6 |
| Boiling Point | 179 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by inhalation. Strongly irritation. May be absorbed through the skin.
Combustible. Flash point = 67C Burning produces toxic fumes.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 819
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979