What is "benzotrichloride"

Benzotrichloride, also known as trichlorotoluene is an organic compound with the formula CHCCl. It is principally used as an intermediate in the preparation of other chemical products such as dyes.

It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.