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Usage

Uses

Used in Pesticide Industry:
Pentachloro(chloromethyl)benzene is used as a pesticide and fungicide due to its ability to control various pests and fungi that can damage crops and plants. Its chlorinated nature contributes to its effectiveness in these applications.
Used in Fungicide Industry:
Similarly, in the fungicide industry, Pentachloro(chloromethyl)benzene is utilized to prevent and treat fungal infections in agricultural settings, helping to protect crops from diseases and ensure a healthy yield.
However, due to its toxicity, potential to cause skin and eye irritation, respiratory and digestive issues, and its classification as a suspected human carcinogen, the use of Pentachloro(chloromethyl)benzene has been regulated and restricted in many countries. Its persistence in the environment and potential to bioaccumulate in organisms also pose significant environmental hazards, necessitating careful consideration and management of its applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H2Cl6/c8-1-2-3(9)5(11)7(13)6(12)4(2)10/h1H2

Upstream product

• 877-11-2 pentachlorotoluene 
• 118-96-7 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene 
• 100-44-7 benzyl chloride 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 10026-13-8 phosphorus pentachloride 
• 7553-56-2 iodine 
• 2605-69-8 octachlorotoluene 

Downstream Products

• 57267-86-4 (2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro-benzyl)-pentachlorophenyl ether 
• 18412-83-4 acetic acid-(2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro-benzyl ester) 
• 39569-00-1 pentachlorophenyl-phenyl-methane 
• 16022-69-8 2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzylalcohol 
• 39568-86-0 C₇H₂Cl₆O₆S₂ 
• 29082-75-5 β,β,2,3,4,5,6-heptachlorostyrene 
• 34037-71-3 1,2,3,4,5-Pentachloro-6-(2,3,3-trichloro-allyl)-benzene 
• 76043-72-6 2,2-dichloro-3-phenylpropanoic acid 
• 19635-52-0 2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzaldehyde 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

DESTRUCTIVE CHLORINATION OF ALKYLBENZENES ON HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS.

A study was made of the destructive chlorination of alkylbenzenes in the vapor phase on metal oxides and metal chlorides. This work shows that 380-400 degree C, 11-12 sec contact time, 0. 3-0. 8 mass % MoO//3 on alumina, 7-10% stoichiometric excess of chlorine, and 1:9 toluene/chlorine mole ratio were optimal for the chlorination of toluene to give C//6Cl//6 and CCl//4. The optimal conditions for the preparation of pentachlorobenzyl chloride were 295-320 degree C, 18-22 sec contact time, 1:6 toluene/chlorine mole ratio, and 4-8. 5 mass % MgCl//2 on KSK silica gel. The optimal yields of CCl//4 and C//6Cl//6 were 97. 4-98. 2 and 93. 8-96. 3 mole %, respectively, with 91-93 mole % conversion of chlorine.

Syntheses and Properties of Hexa- and Heptachlorostyrenes with Fully Chlorinated Aromatic Nuclei

All six possible hexa- and heptachlorostyrenes with fully chlorinated aromatic nuclei have been synthesized.Their ultraviolet and infrared spectra are discussed, fragmentation in the mass spectrometer described and from the 1H and 13C NMR spectra all para

Polyhalobenzylic disulfooxonium compounds

Polyhalobenzylic disulfooxonium compounds are produced by the reaction of aromatic methyl, halomethyl or hydroxymethyl substituents with sulfur trioxide. The disulfooxonium salts are readily converted to alcohols by hydrolysis to provide monomers for the production of fire resistant polymers and additives for polymers. Likewise, the disulfooxonium compounds of this invention present chemical intermediates for a wide range of useful products such as halogenated pesticides.