C7H4Cl4
229.9 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
4-CHLOROBENZOTRICHLORIDE
CAS5216-25-1EC226-009-1
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-Chlorobenzotrichloride is an aromatic compound containing a benzene ring substituted with a chlorine atom and a trichloromethyl group. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and dyes.
intermediate for pharmaceuticalsintermediate for dyes
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Restricted or banned substances
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Relevant lists:California Proposition 65
CAS 5216-25-1
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H350May cause cancer
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H332Harmful if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Regulatory Compliance1
- California Proposition 65USRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 4-CHLOROBENZOTRICHLORIDE (CAS 5216-25-1) 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-(trichloromethyl)benzene
InChIKey
LVZPKYYPPLUECL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl
Synonyms (18)
- AAATCT
- 4-CHLOROBENZOTRICHLORIDE
- CHLOROBENZOTRICHLORIDE, P-
- p-Chlorobenzotrichloride
- p-chlorbenzotrichlorid