Trichlorobenzene, all isomers
Agent Name
Trichlorobenzene, all isomers
CAS Number
12002-48-1
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Benzene, trichloro-; Invalon TC; Pyranol 1478; TCB; Trichlorbenzene; Trichlorobencenos [Spanish]; Trichlorobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2321
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
Colorless liquid; mp = 17-63.5 deg C; [HSDB] Colorless to yellowish liquid with a sweet odor like almonds; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate and solvent (oil-soluble dyes, degreasing solvent, dielectric fluid, lubricating-oil additive, and heat transfer medium); Formerly used in termite preparations; [HSDB] Used to make pesticides; [CAMEO]
Comments
Commercially available as mixture of three isomers; [HSDB] See "1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene," "1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene," and "1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.46 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP = 0.21-0.46 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: