Benzyl-2,2,2-Trichloroacetamide is commonly employed in research and production environments as a halogenated organic compound with the molecular formula C9H8Cl3NO and a molecular weight of 252.5. Its structure belongs to the class of benzyl derivatives, characterized by the presence of a phenyl group attached to an alkyl chain through a carbon atom. This compound carries a warning signal word due to its potential acute toxicity when ingested. It may undergo reactions involving nucleophilic substitution at the trichloroacetamide moiety, making it useful in various synthetic processes.

• CAS Number: 81927-55-1
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Exact Mass: 250.967147
• Molecular Formula: C9H8Cl3NO
• Molecular Weight: 252.5
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]