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Fluorobenzene

IUPAC: fluorobenzene

C6H5F Organic Compounds CAS 462-06-6
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Formula / NotationC6H5F
CAS Number462-06-6
Molecular Weight96.10
Melting Point-42.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point185.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.0225 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility1 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceFluorobenzene appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. About the same density as water. Flash point 5 °F. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate the skin, eyes, and...
Also Known As462-06-6; Phenyl fluoride; Monofluorobenzene; Benzene, fluoro-; Fluorbenzol; EINECS 207-321-7; NSC 68416; G3TSZ68K12; DTXSID4025329; AI3-28560
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Fluorobenzene?

Monofluorobenzene is the simplest member of the class of monofluorobenzenes that is benzene carrying a single fluoro substituent.

Formula & Notation

C6H5F

IUPAC Name: fluorobenzene

Other Names / Synonyms: 462-06-6; Phenyl fluoride; Monofluorobenzene; Benzene, fluoro-; Fluorbenzol; EINECS 207-321-7; NSC 68416; G3TSZ68K12; DTXSID4025329; AI3-28560

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Fluorobenzene appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. About the same density as water. Flash point 5 °F. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate the skin, eyes, and.... Molecular formula: C6H5F. Molecular weight: 96.10 g/mol. Boiling point: 185.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -42.2 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 1.0225 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: 1 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 60 mmHg at 67.3 °F ; 100 mmHg at 86.7 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: 2.3.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-42.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point185.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.0225 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight96.10
Solubility1 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceFluorobenzene appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. About the same density as water. Flash point 5 °F. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate the skin, eyes, and...

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

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Key Facts

Term Fluorobenzene
Formula C6H5F
CAS Number 462-06-6
Molecular Weight 96.10
Category Organic Compounds
Index All "F" terms
Synonyms 462-06-6; Phenyl fluoride; Monofluorobenzene; Benzene, fluoro-; Fluorbenzol; EINECS 207-321-7; NSC 68416; G3TSZ68K12; DTXSID4025329; AI3-28560

Frequently Asked Questions

Monofluorobenzene is the simplest member of the class of monofluorobenzenes that is benzene carrying a single fluoro substituent.

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