2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride
[CAS# 312-94-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride
• Synonyms: 2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzene-1-carbonyl chloride; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-o-toluoyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₄ClF₃O
• Molecular Weight: 208.57
• CAS Registry Number: 312-94-7
• EC Number: 206-233-6

Properties

• Density: 1.416
• Melting point: -22 ºC
• Boiling point: 84-85 ºC (16 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.478-1.481
• Flash point: 95 ºC
• Water solubility: decomposes

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R29;R34
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S45;S8

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

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