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
Risks
- Highly toxic by inhalation.
- Strong irritation.
- May be absorbed through the skin.
- Combustible. Flash point = 67C
- Burning produces toxic fumes.
- Sigma-Aldrich: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible in ethanol, acetone, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride and heptane. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CH3C6H4Cl |
|---|---|
| CAS | 100-44-7 |
| Melting Point | -43 C |
| Density | 1.0776 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 126.6 |
| Boiling Point | 179 C |
Resources and Citations
- 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