Parachlorobenzotrifluoride

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF)
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IUPAC name 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
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Abbreviations	PCBTF
CAS number	98-56-6
PubChem	7394
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Molecular formula	C7H4ClF3
Molar mass	180.56 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Melting point	−36 °C (237 K)
Boiling point	139 °C (412 K)
Solubility in water	0
Vapor pressure	7.9
kH	0.0347
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NFPA 704	75px 2 1 1
Flash point	43 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C₇H₄ClF₃. It is frequently abbreviated PCBTF. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is used as an ink solvent in the printing industry. It is sold under the brand name Oxsol 100.

Structure

Benzene,1-Chloro-4 (Trifluoromethyl)

Uses

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride has a high capacity for dissolving many inks used by the printing industry. In most cases, up to 22 grams of ink can be dissolved in 20 grams of PCBTF. An added benefit is that parachlorobenzotrifluoride dissolves most inks faster than toluene.

Health effects

• Points of entry: eyes, ingestion, inhalation, skin.
• Target organs: Central Nervous System, Kidneys, Liver.
• Irritancy: Eyes, Respiratory Tract, Skin.

External links

• http://www.arb.ca.gov/db/solvents/solvent_pages/Halogens-HTML/PCBTF.htmde:Chlorbenzotrifluoride

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