1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is used as a dielectric and heat transfer fluid in transformers. It acts as an intermediate, degreaser, wood preservative and solvent for dye. It is a high-temperature solvent used in gel permeation chromatography, especially for polyethylene and polypropylene. Further, it is used as a lubricant and as a synthetic transformer oil.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is used as a dielectric and heat transfer fluid in transformers. It acts as an intermediate, degreaser, wood preservative and solvent for dye. It is a high-temperature solvent used in gel permeation chromatography, especially for polyethylene and polypropylene. Further, it is used as a lubricant and as a synthetic transformer oil.

Solubility
Miscible with ether, benzene, CS{2}.Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-82-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H3Cl3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.44
• MDL Number: MFCD00000547
• InChI Key: PBKONEOXTCPAFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro, unsym-trichlorobenzene, hostetex l-pec, trojchlorobenzen, 1,2,4-trichlorbenzol, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzol, 1,3,4-trichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene a, 1,2,5-trichlorobenzene, as-trichlorobenzene
• PubChem CID: 13
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28222
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 17°C
• Density: 1.454g/mL
• Boiling Point: 213°C
• Quantity: 4 x 2.5 kg
• Flash Point: 110°C (230°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.572
• UN Number: UN2321
• Merck Index: 14,9631
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ether,benzene,CS₂;Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 181.45
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

RUO – Research Use Only