NCIt definition : An oily, unstable, colorless, chlorinated hydrocarbon with a penetrating odor. Benzotrichloride
is used extensively as a chemical intermediate in industry for the preparation of
dyes. Its derivatives are used as UV stabilizers in plastic and to manufacture antiseptics
and antimicrobial agents. In the presence of moisture, its hydrolyzed vapors (benzoic
acid and hydrochloric acid) are highly irritating to the skin and mucous membranes
in humans. Benzotrichloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);