4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride Quick Details

Chemical Name: 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride

Other name: PCBTF; p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride; 1-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Para-chlorobenzotrifluoride

CAS No.: 98-56-6

Molecular Formula: C7H4ClF3

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 180.55

Appearance: Clear liquid free of suspended matter

Assay: 99.7%min

Typical Properties

Items	Specifications
Appearance	Clear liquid free of suspended matter
Main content(%)	≥99.7
Water content (%)	≤0.015
Acidity (ppm)	3
Non Volatile Residue (%)	≤0.002
Color(APHA)	≤10
SPECIFIC GRAVITY D₄²⁰	1.330-1.350
Ph	5—7
2-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (%)	≤0.2
3-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (%)	≤0.3
DI-Chlorobenzotrifluoride(%)	≤0.1
Other impurities(%)	≤0.1
Density	1.349 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Boiling Point	136 °C – 138 °C
Flash Point	43 °C (Closed Cup)

4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride Usage

Industrial Solvent: Widely used as a solvent in automotive refinish coatings, industrial paints, inks.
Precision Metal & Electronic Cleaning: Acts as an effective degreasing agent and flushing solvent for automotive parts, electronic components, and precision equipment cleaning.
Agrochemical & Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial fluorinated building block in the organic synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), herbicides, and fungicides.
Chemical Synthesis & Dyes: Utilized in producing specialty fluorinated chemicals, pigments, and functional resin materials.

Packaging and Shipping

Packing: IBC DRUM, 250KG/Drum

Belongs to 3 Class dangerous goods, UN 2234 3/PG 3

Storage Conditions:

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated flammable liquid storage area.

Keep container tightly closed away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Ground/bond containers during transfer.

Shelf Life: 24 months under standard sealed storage conditions.

4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride CAS 98-56-6