Title: 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole
CAS Registry Number: 87-40-1
Trademarks: Tyrene
Molecular Formula: C7H5Cl3O
Molecular Weight: 211.47
Percent Composition: C 39.76%, H 2.38%, Cl 50.30%, O 7.57%
Literature References: Prepd by reaction of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol with dimethyl sulfate: Kohn, Heller, Monatsh. Chem. 46, 91 (1925).
Properties: Monoclinic needles from alc, mp 60°, bp738.2 240°, bp28 132°. Faint odor similar to that of acetophenone. Sublimes slowly at room temp. Volatile with steam. Practically insol in water. Sol in methanol, dioxane, benzene, cyclohexanone.
Melting point: mp 60°
Boiling point: bp738.2 240°; bp28 132°
Use: Formerly as a dye assistant for polyester fibers. |