118-75-2
Product Name:
Chloranil
Formula:
C6Cl4O2
Synonyms:
Chloranil;p-Chloranil;Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone;2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone;Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Chloranil is a yellow powder with a slight odor. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | GOLDEN-YELLOW PLATELETS FROM ACETIC ACID OR ACETONE; MONOCLINIC PRISMS FROM BENZENE OR TOLUENE OR BY SUBLIMATION IN VACUO |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 552 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.97 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | Relative vapor density (air = 1): 8.5 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg at 68 °F approximately (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 3-4.9 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable in closed containers. Decomposed by alkali. Slowly decomposed by sunlight. Stable in acidic media. |
| Decomposition | WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP, IT EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF /HYDROGEN CHLORIDE/. |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive |
| Collision Cross Section | 148.9 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: TW, Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards] |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1504.8 1527.6 |
| Other Experimental Properties | REACTS WITH ALKALIES TO FORM SALTS OF CHLOROANILIC ACID |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Aromatic Ketones, Halogenated |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 245.9 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 245.862290 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 243.865240 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 34.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 278 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Chloranil is a yellow powder with a slight odor. (NTP, 1992)