Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H4ClF3. It is frequently abbreviated PCBTF. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is used as an ink solvent in the printing industry. PCBTF is used as a component (5-12%) of low VOC compliant polyurethane finishes. It is sold under the brand name Oxsol 100 and Miami Chemical PCBTF 9000. The material itself is considered to have negligible VOCs and is increasingly used as a Xylene replacement in cleaners, thinners and other aromatic hydrocarbon blends.
Appearance & Physical State
Clear liquid
Density
1.353
Melting Point
-36ºC
Boiling Point
136-138ºC
Flash Point
47ºC
Refractive Index
1.4453-1.4473
Water Solubility
29 ppm (23 ºC)
Stability
Stable, but heat and light sensitive. Reacts vigorously with oxidizing agents. Flammable. Incompatible with sodium dimethyl sulfonate, strong bases.
4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride Chemical Properties
mp -36 °C
bp 136-138 °C(lit.)
density 1.353 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Fp 117 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
Water Solubility 29 ppm (23 ºC)
Chemical Properties Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Usage A benzene derivative; shows mutagenicity and toxicity activity
General Description Clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor.
Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is sensitive to heat and light. 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride reacts vigorously with oxidizing materials such as permanganates and dichromates. 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is incompatible with strong bases. 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is also incompatible with sodium dimethyl sulfonate.