Chlorobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5Cl. It is the result of a hydrogen atom in the benzene ring being replaced by a chlorine atom. The following is a detailed description of the properties, uses, manufacturing methods and safety information of chlorobenzene:
Nature:
- Appearance: colorless liquid or white crystal.
- Boiling point: 131C.
- Density: 1.11g /ml.
- Melting point: -46C.
- Soluble: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, insoluble in water.
Chlorobenzene exists in a variety of isomers, such as o-chlorobenzene, M-chlorobenzene, and P-chlorobenzene.
Purpose:
- Industrial use: chlorobenzene is widely used in organic synthesis reactions and industrial production, and can be used as a solvent, antibacterial agent, flame retardant, insecticide, pickling agent, etc.
- Medical use: chlorobenzene can be used in the synthesis of drugs, fungicides and pesticides.
- Laboratory use: Chlorobenzene can be used as a solvent and reaction intermediate for organic synthesis experiments.
