5663-41-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane
• Synonyms: 2-Trichloromethyl-[1,3]dioxane
• CAS NO: 5663-41-2
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₇Cl₃O₂
• Molecular Weight: 205.4669
• Mol File: 5663-41-2.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 225.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 88.1°C
• Density: 1.473g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.128mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.492
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane(5663-41-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane(5663-41-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5663-41-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane is a chemical compound that has the molecular formula C4H5Cl3O2. It is a dioxane derivative with a trichloromethyl group attached to the 2-position of the dioxane ring. 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The trichloromethyl group is known to be highly reactive, and 2-(trichloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane is considered to be potentially hazardous due to its chemical properties. It is important to handle and use this compound with caution, following proper safety protocols and regulations to minimize the risk of exposure.

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Relevant articles and documents

Herbicidal composition containing dioxolane, dioxane, or dioxepane derivatives as antidote

The invention relates to a herbicidal composition which contains, besides binding, wetting, dispersing, emulsifying agents, solvents and/or surface-active substances, herbicides as active agent of thiocarbamate, carbamate, acid amide or urea type alone or in a combination, furthermore as antidote a compound of the general formula I STR1 wherein R1 and R2, independently of each other, are hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C1-4 cyanoalkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, phenyl-C1-4 -haloalkyl, phenyl, halogenphenyl, C1-4 -alkyl-phenyl, C1-4 -alkoxyphenyl, furfuryl; R3 and R4, independently of each other, are hydrogen, C1-18 -alkyl, C2-4 -haloalkyl, C2-4 -cyanoalkyl, C1-4 -alkoxy-C2-4 -alkyl, C5-6 -cycloalkyl, phenyl-C1-4 -alkyl, C3-4 -alkenyl, phenyl-C3-4 -alkenyl, di-C1-4 -alkylamino-C2-4 -alkyl, hydroxy-C2-6 -alkyl, furfuryl, tetrahydrofurfuryl, C1-4 -alkoxy-C2-4 -alkoxy-C2-4 -alkyl; R3 and R4, together, are C2-4 -alkylene, C4 -alkenylene, glucofuranosylene, acetoxy-C3 -alkylene, C1-4 -alkoxy-C3 -alkylene, hydroxy-C3 -alkylene, halogen-C3 -alkylene; wherein the quantity of the antidote lies between 0.01 and 15 parts by weight referred to 1 part by weight of herbicidal agent, furthermore the composition contains altogether 0.1 to 95 percent by weight of the herbicidal agents and the antidote.