TCPO
Sample of pure compound | |
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) oxalate | |
| Other names
Bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) ethanedioate; Oxalic acid, bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) ester | |
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| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.157.526 |
PubChem CID |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C14H4Cl6O4 | |
| Molar mass | 448.88 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Density | 1.698 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 188 to 192 °C (370 to 378 °F; 461 to 465 K) |
| Boiling point | 500.9 °C (933.6 °F; 774.0 K) |
| 0.01962 mg/L | |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 190.6 °C (375.1 °F; 463.8 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references | |
TCPO, or bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) oxalate, is a chemical used in some types of glow sticks and is a key chemical in many chemiluminescent reactions. TCPO is classified as damaging to human organs and toxic if inhaled with an inhalable toxicity of 3.02 mg/L and oral toxicity LD50 of 820 mg/kg (rat). Additionally, TCPO is considered a danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground, and if spilled it is recommended to soak up with sawdust or other absorbent materials then disposing of as hazardous waste.