Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Trichloroisocyanuric acid

General
Systematic name	1,3,5-trichloro-1,3,5- triazinane-2,4,6-trione
Other names	TCICA 1,3,5-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine -2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
Chemical formula	C₃Cl₃N₃O₃
SMILES	C1(=O)N(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1Cl)Cl)Cl
Molecular mass	232.41 g/mol
Appearance	colourless solid
CAS number	87-90-1
Properties
Density	2.19 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Solubility in water	0.2%
Other solvents	chlorocarbons acetone acetonitrile
Melting point	249-51 °C
Boiling point	decomp.
Structure
geometry	planar
Crystal structure
Dipole moment	0 D
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
Main hazards	lung irritant
NFPA 704
Flash point	NA
R/S statement	R: 8-22-31-36/37-50/53 S: 8-26-41-60-61
RTECS number	XZ1925000
Supplementary data page
Structure and properties	n, ε_r, etc.
Thermodynamic data	Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data	UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Related compounds	Cyanuric chloride dichloroisocyanuric acid
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Trichloroisocyanuric acid (C₃Cl₃N₃O₃), also known as Symclosene, trichloro-s-triazinetrione, TCICA, and trichlor, is a chemical compound used as an industrial disinfectant, bleaching agent and a reagent in organic synthesis.^[1] This white crystalline powder, which has a strong "chlorine odour," is sometimes sold in tablet or granule form for domestic and industrial use.

Additional recommended knowledge

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Weighing the right way

Daily Sensitivity Test

Use in water treatment

The compound is a disinfectant, algicide and bactericide mainly for swimming pools and dyestuffs, and is also used as a bleaching agent in the textile industries.

References

^ Hiegel, G. A. "Trichloroisocyanuric Acid" in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis 2001, John Wiley & Sons: New York. DOI: 10.1002/047084289X.rt209

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