Triphenylmethyl chloride or trityl chloride (TrCl) is a white solid with the chemical formula C19H15Cl. It is an alkyl halide, sometimes used to introduce the trityl protecting group.
Appearance & Physical State
White to yellow solid
Density
1.141g/cm3
Melting Point
110-113ºC
Boiling Point
230-235ºC (20 mmHg)
Flash Point
177.9ºC
Refractive Index
1.5 (20ºC)
Soluble
chloroform, benzene, acetone, ether, THF, hexane
Stability
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.