Name | Methyl trichloroacetate |
Synonyms | TCA-METHYL ESTER RARECHEM AL BF 1451 METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE Methyl trichlroracetate Methyl trichloroacetate Methyl trichloro acetate trichloro-aceticacimethylester METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE PESTANAL TRICHLOROACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER Trichloroacetic acid methyl ester |
CAS | 598-99-2 |
EINECS | 209-960-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C3H3Cl3O2/c1-8-2(7)3(4,5)6/h1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C3H3Cl3O2 |
Molar Mass | 177.41 |
Density | 1.488 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -18°C |
Boling Point | 152-153 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 163°F |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Solubility | 1050mg/l |
Vapor Presure | 4.34mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 1756075 |
Storage Condition | room temp |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.455(lit.) |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R38 - Irritating to the skin R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
UN IDs | UN 2533 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | AJ8380000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29154000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
Packing Group | III |
LogP | 2.03 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
category | toxic substances |
flammability hazard characteristics | open flame is combustible; it emits toxic chloride gas when heated; irritating |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from food and oxidant storage and transportation |
fire extinguishing agent | foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand |