trichloronitromethane

Description

trichloronitromethane · CAS 76-06-2 · CCl3NO2. UNII I4JTX7Z7U2. Boiling Point: 234 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 112 °C at 757 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 112 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	76-06-2
PubChem CID	6423
Molecular formula	CCl3NO2
IUPAC name	trichloro(nitro)methane
UNII (FDA)	I4JTX7Z7U2

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	164.37
XLogP3	2.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	162.899461
Monoisotopic Mass	162.899461
Topological Polar Surface Area	45.8
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	234 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	112 °C at 757 mm Hg
Boiling Point	112 °C
Boiling Point	234 °F
Boiling Point	112 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-92.6 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-64 °C (-69.2 °C corr)
Melting Point	-64 °C
Melting Point	-93 °F
Solubility	1 to 5 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

Physical description & handling notes

• Chloropicrin appears as a slightly oily colorless to yellow liquid with a strong irritating odor. Noncombustible. Denser than water. Vapors are poisonous by inhalation and irritate eyes, nose, and throat.
• Colorless to faint-yellow, oily liquid with an intensely irritating odor. [pesticide] [NIOSH]
• SLIGHTLY OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
• Colorless to faintly yellow oily liquid.
• Slightly oily liquid
• Faint yellow liquid.

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H315, H319, H330, H335, H301, H314, H318

Documented Uses

• Used as a grain, crop, and soil fumigant; also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and a warning odorant for odorless fumigants and gases; [NIOSH Guidelines for Chemical Hazards]
• When used as a pre-plant soil fumigant in agricultural settings and in greenhouses, chloropicrin is used to control weeds, nematodes, insects, and various soil borne pathogens. In existing orchards chloropicrin is used to treat small areas to control weeds, nematodes, insects, and various soil borne pathogens. Chloropicrin is also used to control internal wood decay caused by fungi and insects in wood poles, timbers, pilings, and glue-laminated beams.
• Disinfecting cereals and grains; in synthesis, especially manufacture of methyl violet; fumigant; soil insecticide; war gas
• For more Uses (Complete) data for CHLOROPICRIN (9 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Chloropicrin (PS) is used in agriculture as a soil fumigant. It has also been used as a chemical warfare agent (military designation, PS) and a riot control agent. It was used in large quantities during World War I and was stockpiled during World War II. However, it is no longer authorized for military use. Chloropicrin (PS) is an irritant with characteristics of a tear gas. Chloropicrin (PS) has an intensely irritating odor. Inhalation of 1 ppm causes eye irritation and can warn of exposure.
• PREPN: By action of hypochlorites and steam on calcium picrate.

Synonyms

CHLOROPICRIN; Trichloronitromethane; 76-06-2; Nitrochloroform; Nitrotrichloromethane; Chlorpikrin; Larvacide; Trichlornitromethan; Picfume; trichloro(nitro)methane; Chlor-O-pic; Chloropicrine; Dojyopicrin; Dolochlor; Microlysin; Picride

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of trichloronitromethane?

CAS 76-06-2; molecular formula CCl3NO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is trichloronitromethane known by?

CHLOROPICRIN, Trichloronitromethane, 76-06-2, Nitrochloroform, Nitrotrichloromethane, Chlorpikrin.

Is trichloronitromethane classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H315, H319, H330, H335.

What are the key physical properties of trichloronitromethane?

Boiling Point: 234 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 112 °C at 757 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 112 °C; Boiling Point: 234 °F.

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