Mono Chloro Benzene

Mono Chloro Benzene Exporters in Mumbai, India

Mono Chloro Benzene

CAS Number: 108‑90‑7

Synonyms: Monochlorobenzene; Chlorobenzene; Phenyl chloride

Chemical Formula:C₆H₅Cl

Molecular Weight:112.56 g/mol

Product Introduction

A colorless to slightly yellow liquid with an almond-like odor. Moderately water-insoluble and widely used as a high-boiling industrial solvent and intermediate in the production of herbicides, dyes, rubber chemicals, and pharmaceuticals

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless liquid (may appear pale yellow)
Odor Almond-like, sweet aroma
Density @ 25 °C ~1.11 g/cm³
Melting Point –45.6 °C
Boiling Point 131.7 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~9 mm Hg
Water Solubility ~0.5 g/L
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) ~1.5214
Vapor Density Heavier than air
Flash Point 29 °C
Explosion Limits 1.3–9.6 vol %

Applications

  • Chemical intermediate for chloronitrophenols, chloroanilines, and PCP
  • Solvent for adhesives, waxes, resins, rubber, dyes, asphalt coatings
  • API synthesis:used in paracetamol, vitamin B6, epilepsy/zinc drugs

Safety & Handling

Flammable, irritant, and moderately toxic via inhalation/ingestion. OSHA PEL 75 ppm; IDLH 1,000 ppm. NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 3. Use PPE and adequate ventilation.

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