Cynuric Chloride
Cyanuric chloride is an organic compound with the formula (NCCl)3. This white solid is the chlorinated derivative of 1,3,5-triazine. It is the trimer of cyanogen chloride.[1] Cyanuric chloride is the main precursor to the popular but controversial herbicide atrazine.
| Identifiers | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-77-0 |
| 3D model (JSmol) | Interactive image |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:58964 |
| ChemSpider | 7666 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.287 |
| EC Number | 203-614-9 |
| PubChem CID | |
| RTECS number | XZ1400000 |
| UN number | 2670 |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C3Cl3N3 |
| Molar mass | 184.40 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Odor | pungent |
| Density | 1.32 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 144–148 °C (291–298 °F; 417–421 K) |
| Boiling point | 192 °C (378 °F; 465 K) |
| Solubility in water | hydrolyzes |
| Solubility in organic solvents | soluble |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | monoclinic |