Cyanuric chloride CAS NO.108-77-0

the cyanuric chloride with cas registry number of 108-77-0 is also known as 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine. the iupac name is 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine. it belongs to product categories of intermediates of dyes and pigments; organics; chlorination; halogenation; synthetic organic chemistry; dyestuff intermediates. its einecs registry number is 203-614-9. in addition, the formula is c₃cl₃n₃ and the molecular weight is 184.41. this chemical is a white powder and should be stored in sealed containers in cool, dry and ventilated place away from strong oxidants, acid, water and alcohol.

physical properties about cyanuric chloride are: (1)acd/logp: 2.00; (2)acd/logd (ph 5.5): 2; (3)acd/logd (ph 7.4): 2; (4)acd/bcf (ph 5.5): 19.41; (5)acd/bcf (ph 7.4): 19.41; (6)acd/koc (ph 5.5): 290.78; (7)acd/koc (ph 7.4): 290.78; (8)#h bond acceptors: 3; (9)index of refraction: 1.585; (10)molar refractivity: 35.21 cm³; (11)molar volume: 104.9 cm³; (12)surface tension: 64.3 dyne/cm; (13)density: 1.757 g/cm³; (14)flash point: 214.4 °c; (15)enthalpy of vaporization: 40.88 kj/mol; (16)boiling point: 190 °c at 760 mmhg; (17)vapour pressure: 0.767 mmhg at 25 °c.

preparation of cyanuric chloride: it is prepared in two steps from hydrogen cyanide via the intermediacy of cyanogen chloride, which is trimerized at elevated temperatures over a carbon catalyst.

(1) hcn+cl₂→clcn+hcl

(2) 3clcn→(clcn)₃

uses of cyanuric chloride: it is used as a reagent in organic synthesis for the conversion of alcohols and carboxylic acids into alkyl and acyl chlorides. it is mainly used for the synthesis of fluorescent brightener, reactive dye, pharmaceutical, pesticide and so on.

when you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. as a chemical, it is very toxic by inhalation or swallowed and may cause sensitisation by skin contact. what's more, it reacts violently with water and can cause burns. during using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. if contact with eyes accidently, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. after contact with skin, wash immediately. if swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. besides, if accident happens or you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. in case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.

you can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. canonical smiles: c1(=nc(=nc(=n1)cl)cl)cl
2. inchi: inchi=1s/c3cl3n3/c4-1-7-2(5)9-3(6)8-1
3. inchikey: mgnclnqxlyjvjd-uhfffaoysa-n

the toxicity data is as follows: