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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, natural rubber] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=synthetic resin synthetic resins]. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes].
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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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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 819
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 819
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
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* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 06:27, 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

Chemical structure

Chlorotoluene.jpg


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

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