C7H4ClF3
180.55 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS98-56-6EC202-681-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate and solvent
4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride is an organofluorine compound that is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It has been commercially produced since the 1960s and is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and solvent.
Chemical intermediateIndustrial solvent
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H350May cause cancer
H332Harmful if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (CAS 98-56-6) is 2903.99.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.99
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 99 80
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
InChIKey
QULYNCCPRWKEMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(F)(F)F)Cl
Synonyms (35)
- 4-CTT
- PCBTF
- 4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
- CHLOROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE, P-
- p-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
- para-Chlorobenzotrifluoride