2-Chlorobenzotrichloride
[CAS# 2136-89-2]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 2-Chlorobenzotrichloride
• Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-(trichloromethyl)benzene; alpha,alpha,alpha,2-Tetrachlorotoluene
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₄Cl₄
• Molecular Weight: 229.92
• CAS Registry Number: 2136-89-2
• EC Number: 218-377-7

Properties

• Density: 1.519
• Melting point: 29-31 ºC
• Boiling point: 260-264 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.5836
• Flash point: 98 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R22;R36;R38;R40
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

• Transport Information: UN 3261