Benzotrifluoride
Agent Name
Benzotrifluoride
CAS Number
98-08-8
Formula
C7-H5-F3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(Trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, (trifluoromethyl)-; Benzenyl fluoride; Benzylidyne fluoride; Phenylfluoroform; Toluene trifluoride; Toluene, alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-; Trifluoromethylbenzene; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluorotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN2338
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis, dielectric fluids, solvents, and vulcanizing agents; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
38.8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 70,810 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: