4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride
[CAS# 329-15-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride
• Synonyms: alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-o-toluoyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₄ClF₃O
• Molecular Weight: 208.57
• CAS Registry Number: 329-15-7
• EC Number: 206-342-9

Properties

• Density: 1.404
• Boiling point: 188-190 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4755-1.1775
• Flash point: 78 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
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

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