Trichloroisocyanuric acid, 90+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trichloroisocyanuric acid was used as a disinfection reagent in the transformation of benzophenone-3 in chlorinated water. It was also used in the synthesis of 2-halomethylene-3-oxoketoximes. It is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry, a reagent in organic synthesis.

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Applications
Trichloroisocyanuric acid was used as a disinfection reagent in the transformation of benzophenone-3 in chlorinated water. It was also used in the synthesis of 2-halomethylene-3-oxoketoximes. It is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry, a reagent in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in chlorocarbon, acetonitrile, acetone, water (12 g/L).

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from reducing agents, acids, bases, flammable substances, organic materials, light, water/ moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-90-1
• Molecular Formula: C3Cl3N3O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 232.40
• MDL Number: MFCD00006553
• InChI Key: YRIZYWQGELRKNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trichloroisocyanuric acid, symclosene, trichlorocyanuric acid, symclosen, isocyanuric chloride, fichlor 91, trichloro-s-triazinetrione, trichloroisocyanic acid, fi clor 91, chloreal
• PubChem CID: 6909
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33015
• SMILES: ClN1C(=O)N(Cl)C(=O)N(Cl)C1=O

• Melting Point: ∼245°C (decomposition)
• Density: 2.07
• pH: 3
• Flash Point: >250°C (482°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2468
• Beilstein: 202022
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9641
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chlorocarbon,acetonitrile,acetone,water (12g/L).
• IUPAC Name: trichloro-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione
• Formula Weight: 232.41
• Percent Purity: ≥90%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH031-Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Symclosene

RUO – Research Use Only