Product Name:

Trifluoromethyl Benzene,

Benzotrifluoride,

Benzylidene Trifluoride

WCode:

02-038 / 20-030

CAS No.

98-08-8

Molecular Formula:

C7H5F3

Formula Weight:

146.11

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Clear liquid with aromatic odor

Melting Point

-29°C

Boiling Point

102°C

Specific Gravity

1.185

Solubility in Water

Negligible

Vapor density

5.0

Refractive index

1.414

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3; Flammability: 3; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

12°C

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

 

 

Applications

Intermediate for dyes vulcanizing agent and insecticide and other organic compounds. In dielectric fluids, such as transformer oils. 

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Purity

99.5% Min

Specific gravity

1.1886

Melting point

-29.05°C

Boiling point

103.46°C

Flashing point

12°C

Refractive index

1.4140

 

Transportation

Proper shipping name

Benzotrifluoride

 

UN No

2338

 

Hazard Class

3

Packing Group

II