Chemistry:Pentachlorotoluene
Pentachlorotoluene is a synthetic organochlorine compound with the molecular formula C
6Cl
5CH
3.[1][2] This is an organic chemical compound from the group of aromatics and a derivative of toluene.[3][4]
Synthesis
Pentachlorotoluene can be synthesized by chlorination of toluene.[5][6]
Physical properties
This compound forms a white solid with a distinctive smell. The chlorine atoms contribute to its density, making it heavier than water. Because of its low volatility and fat-loving nature, pentachlorotoluene tends to build up in organic tissues, raising concerns in environmental and health research.[7]
Uses
The compound is traditionally employed as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Nevertheless, because of its environmental persistence, tendency to bioaccumulate, and harmful effects on humans and wildlife, its usage has been significantly limited in numerous countries.[7]
See also
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Pentabromotoluene
- Pentachlorobenzene
- Pentafluorotoluene
References
- ↑ "2,3,4,5,6,-Pentachlorotoluene, SPEX CertiPrep - Buffers and Standards, Chromatography Standards" (in en). Fisher Scientific. https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/2-3-4-5-6-pentachlorotoluene-single-component-organic-standards-spex-certiprep/S2952.
- ↑ Haynes, William M. (4 June 2014) (in en). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. CRC Press. p. 6-198. ISBN 978-1-4822-0868-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=bNDMBQAAQBAJ&dq=2,3,4,5,6-Penta+Chlorotoluene&pg=RA1-PA133. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ Mackay, Donald; Shiu, Wan-Ying; Ma, Kuo-Ching; Lee, Sum Chi (14 March 2006) (in en). Handbook of Physical-Chemical Properties and Environmental Fate for Organic Chemicals. CRC Press. p. 1372. ISBN 978-1-4200-4439-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=u_wgX8N3PjcC&pg=PA1372. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ Brock, C. P.; Fu, Y. (1 August 1997). "Pentachlorotoluene: Rotational and Compositional Disorder" (in en). Acta Crystallographica Section B: Structural Science 53 (4): 613–619. doi:10.1107/S0108768197004102. ISSN 0108-7681. Bibcode: 1997AcCrB..53..613B. https://journals.iucr.org/paper?cr0519. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ Suschitzky, H. (1975). Polychloroaromatic Compounds. New York, NY: Springer. ISBN 978-1-4684-2097-5. https://www.nature.com/articles/260177a0. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ Watts, Henry (11 June 2023) (in en). A Dictionary of Chemistry. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 283. ISBN 978-3-382-80875-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=6ILEEAAAQBAJ&dq=Pentachlorotoluene&pg=PA283. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Pentachloro-6-Methylbenzene Properties" (in en). Ontosight.ai. https://ontosight.ai/glossary/term/pentachloro-6-methylbenzene-properties--67a1f35b6c3593987a5d2340.
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