Chlorobenzene



Chlorobenzene
IUPAC name chlorobenzene
Other names benzene chloride
monochlorobenzene
Phenyl chloride
Identifiers
CAS number 108-90-7
RTECS number CZ0175000
SMILES ClC1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C6H5Cl
Molar mass 112.56 g/mol
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 1.11 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point

-45 °C (228 K)

Boiling point

131 °C (404 K)

Solubility in water low
Solubility in other solvents most organic solvents
Hazards
R-phrases 10 20 51/53
S-phrases 24/25 61
Flash point 29 °C
Related Compounds
Related compounds 1,4-dichlorobenzene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Chlorobenzene is an phosphorus pentachloride.[citation needed]

Uses

Chlorobenzene has been used in the manufacture of certain organic synthesis as well as many industrial applications.

Synthesis

Chlorobenzene is prepared by ferric chloride:

C6H6 + Cl2 → C6H5Cl + HCl

Because chlorine is electronegative, PhCl exhibits decreased susceptibility to attack by other electrophiles. For this reason, the chlorination process produces only small amounts of dichloro- and trichlorobenzenes.

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