Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a synthetic halogenated organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H4ClF3. It is frequently abbreviated PCBTF. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. PCBTF has been commercially-produced since the 1960s, initially as an intermediate in the production of other petrochemicals. But since the 1990s, it has been primarily used as a solvent.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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Abbreviations | PCBTF |
510203 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.438 |
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MeSH | C037723 |
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UN number | 2234 |
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Properties | |
C7H4ClF3 | |
Molar mass | 180.55 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.33-1.35 @ 22 °C (72 °F)[1] |
Melting point | −32.8 °C (−27.0 °F; 240.3 K) [1] |
Boiling point | 138.6 °C (281.5 °F; 411.8 K) [1] |
29 mg/L | |
log P | 3.7 @ 25 °C (77 °F) |
Vapor pressure | 5.3 millimetres of mercury (0.0070 atm) @ 20 °C (68 °F)[1] |
Henry's law
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0.0347 |
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H226, H315, H319, H335, H411 | |
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501 | |
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Flash point | 42.8 °C (109.0 °F; 315.9 K) |
600 °C (1,112 °F; 873 K) | |
Explosive limits | 0.9%-10.5% (V)[1] |
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Inhalation, rat: 33 mg/L |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | https://smc-global.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SMC-msds_m900.pdf |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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History
editOccidental Chemical Corporation was a leading producer and sold it as part of its Oxsol® product line, specifically under the brand name of Oxsol 100.[3] Occidental Chemical Corporation sold the OXSOL line to an Israeli company, Makhteshim Agan Industries, Ltd., in 2002.[4]
Uses
editPCBTF is increasingly used as a xylene replacement in cleaners, thinners, and other aromatic hydrocarbon blends.[2]
PCBTF is used as a component (5-12%) of low volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant polyurethane finishes.[5]
The substance is used as an ink solvent in the printing industry. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride has a high capacity for dissolving many inks used by the printing industry. In most cases, up to 22 grams of ink can be dissolved in 20 grams of PCBTF.[citation needed] An added benefit is that parachlorobenzotrifluoride dissolves most inks faster than toluene.
Health and Environmental effects
editHealth effects:
- Points of entry: eyes, ingestion, inhalation, skin.
- Target organs: central nervous system, kidneys, liver.
- Irritancy: eyes, respiratory tract, skin[3]
In the troposphere, PCBTF has an estimated half-life of 67 days. It is transformed by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals to give mainly 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylphenol.[2]
Regulation
editPCBTF currently has VOC Exempt status from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.[6] However, California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has adopted inhalation risk factors for PCBTF as of June 2019, which could have implications for its ongoing VOC Exempt status.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "PCBTF 900, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk Datasheet". UnivarSolutions. UnivarSolutions. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Rayner-Canham, Geoff (March 2014). "Para-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) – the 'super-solvent'". Chem 13 News Magazine. The University of Waterloo. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ a b MSDS provided by Islechem
- ^ "Trifluoromethylbenzene 98-08-8" (PDF). National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ see MSDS for MINWAX product numbers 13025(5%) and 71029(12%) [full citation needed]
- ^ "EPA Exempt Volatile Organic Compound: Parachlorobenzotrifluoride" (PDF). American Coatings Association. 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "Chemical Listed Effective June 28, 2019 as Known to the State Of California To Cause Cancer: P-Chloro-a,a,a-Trifluorotoluene (Para-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, PCBTF)". oehha.ca.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ p-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene (p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, PCBTF) - Cancer Inhalation Unit Risk Factor Scientific Review Panel Draft - January 2020 - California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment