Chlorobenzene
CAS 108-90-7C6H5Cl112.55 g/mol
Chlorobenzene is the simplest member of the class of monochlorobenzenes, that is benzene in which a single hydrogen has been substituted by a chlorine. It has a role as a solvent.
IUPAC: chlorobenzene
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -49 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 270 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.11 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 75 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.8 mmHg at 68 °F ; 11.8 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Chlorobenzene appears as a colorless to clear, yellowish liquid with a sweet almond-like odor. Flash point 84 °F. Practically insoluble in water and somewhat denser than water (9.2 lb / gal). Vapors heavier than air. Used to make pesticides, dyes, and other chemicals. |
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HS Code(s): 2903
Data: UN Comtrade
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