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α,α-Dichlorotoluene

α,α-Dichlorotoluene chemical structure
CAS Number98-87-3
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight161.03 g/mol

What is α,α-Dichlorotoluene?

α,α-Dichlorotoluene is a chemical compound with CAS number 98-87-3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

α,α-Dichlorotoluene has been useds as initiator during the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of styrene and methyl methacrylate1.

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H5CHCl2

Molecular Weight

161.03 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

82 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.254 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

alcohol: freely soluble(lit.)
diethyl ether: freely soluble(lit.)
water: insoluble(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302-H315-H318-H331-H335-H351

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P311

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−17-−15 °C(lit.)

EC Number

202-709-2

WGK Germany

3

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

C6H5CHCl2