Chlorotoluene

Description

A colorless, low-viscosity Solvent used for rubber and synthetic resins. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes.

Chemical structure

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