3-Fluorotoluene Property

Melting point:

-87 °C

Boiling point:

115 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.991 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.469(lit.)

Flash point:

49 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Specific Gravity

0.991

Water Solubility 

immiscible

Merck 

14,4180

BRN 

1903631

Dielectric constant

5.4199999999999999

LogP

2.75

CAS DataBase Reference

352-70-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzene, 1-fluoro-3-methyl-(352-70-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

m-Fluorotoluene (352-70-5)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,Xi

Risk Statements 

11-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36-37/39

RIDADR 

UN 2388 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

XT2578000

Hazard Note 

Flammable/Irritant

TSCA 

T

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29036990

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

3-Fluorotoluene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Uses

3-Fluorotoluene was used in gas phase selective synthesis of 3-fluorobenzaldehyde. It was used in generation of tolyl cations by chemical ionization in mass spectrometry.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 72, p. 4809, 1950 DOI: 10.1021/ja01166a506

General Description

A colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Boiling point 239°C. Flash point 63°F. Density 0.991 g / cm3---may float or sink in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable.

Reactivity Profile

3-Fluorotoluene may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. Generates toxic fluoride fumes when burned.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes upper respiratory irritation. Irritating to skin and eyes. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged exposure may result in systemic toxic effects. Harmful if swallowed.

Purification Methods

Purify it as for o-fluorotoluene. [Beilstein 5 H 290, 5 III 676, 5 IV 799.]