3-chlorobiphenyl

Description

3-chlorobiphenyl · CAS 2051-61-8 · C12H9Cl. UNII WLQ4633SJY. Boiling Point: 527 to 608 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 1 °C; Flash Point: 286 °F (NTP, 1992).

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Pcb-1221 is a viscous oily liquid. (NTP, 1992)
• ... Colorless mobile oil
• Lower chlorinated Aroclors (1221, 1232, 1016, 1242, and 1248) are colorless mobile oils. Increasing chlorine content results in mixtures taking on the consistency of viscous liquids (Aroclor 1254) or sticky resins (Aroclors 1260 and 1262). Arclors 1268 and 1270 are white powders.
• PRACTICALLY ODORLESS
• 141-150 °C (Cleveland open cup)
• Miscible in non-polar organic solvents.

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Formerly used in gas-transmission turbine hydraulics, rubber plasticizers, adhesives, and electrical capacitors.
• Used in heat transfer, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and insecticides.
• Although the production and sale was discontinued in late 1977, it is still present in many of the ... capacitors now in use.
• Summary of former end uses for various Aroclors:
• PCBs were used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical devices (such as fluorescent lights and refrigerators) produced before 1977. PCBs may contaminate the air and water near hazardouc waste sites. In addition, PCBs bioaccumulate in the environment and may be found in fish, meat, and dairy products. (L4)
• PCBs /were/ ... prepared industrially by the chlorination of biphenyl with anhydrous chlorine in the presence of a catalyst such as iron filings or ferric chloride. The products are complex mixtures of chlorobiphenyls, whose degree of chlorination depends principally on the time of contact (12-36 hr) of the biphenyl with anhydrous chlorine. The crude product is blown with air, and a small amount of lime is added to remove hydrogen chloride and ferric chloride. The resulting chlorinated mixtures are batch-distilled

Synonyms

3-CHLOROBIPHENYL; 2051-61-8; 3-Chloro-1,1'-biphenyl; m-Chlorobiphenyl; 3-Chlorodiphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3-chloro-; 3-Monochlorobiphenyl; Biphenyl, 3-chloro-; WLQ4633SJY; 3-monochloro-1,1'-biphenyl; DTXSID1040299; CHEBI:36716; RefChem:53605; DTXCID9020299; 218-126-1; 1-chloro-3-phenylbenzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 3-chlorobiphenyl?

CAS 2051-61-8; molecular formula C12H9Cl; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 3-chlorobiphenyl known by?

3-CHLOROBIPHENYL, 2051-61-8, 3-Chloro-1,1'-biphenyl, m-Chlorobiphenyl, 3-Chlorodiphenyl, 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3-chloro-.

Is 3-chlorobiphenyl classified as hazardous?

2.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 42).

What are the key physical properties of 3-chlorobiphenyl?

Boiling Point: 527 to 608 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 1 °C; Flash Point: 286 °F (NTP, 1992); Solubility: In water, 200 ug/L at 25 °C.

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