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Fluorobenzene, 99%
Description
Fluorobenzene is used as a reagent for plastic or resin polymers. It acts as a solvent for highly reactive species. On fluorination of fluorobenzene it gives 1,2-difluorobenzene. It is also used as a material in making medicine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Fluorobenzene is used as a reagent for plastic or resin polymers. It acts as a solvent for highly reactive species. On fluorination of fluorobenzene it gives 1,2-difluorobenzene. It is also used as a material in making medicine.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Heat and light sensitive.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -42°C |
| Density | 1.025 |
| Boiling Point | 84°C to 85°C |
| Flash Point | −15°C (−5°F) |
| Odor | Aromatic |
| Refractive Index | 1.466 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2387 |
| Beilstein | 1236623 |
| Merck Index | 14,4170 |
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Safety and Handling
- Fluorobenzene
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Fluorobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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