Chlorotoluene
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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