Benzotrichloride

Name:
Benzotrichloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	toluene trichloride; benzenyl trichloride; benzoic trichloride; phenylchloroform
M Formula:	C6H5CCl3
Properties:
Colorless to yellowish liquid; fumes in air; hydrolyzes in water; penetrating odor. D 1.38; bp 220C, fp −5C, refr index 1.5584. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
Chlorination of boiling toluene.
Method of Purification:
Rectification.
Hazard:
Highly toxic by inhalation, fumes highly irritant.
Use:
Synthetic dyes, organic synthesis.