| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | |
|---|---|
 |
 |
| IUPAC name |
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
|
| Other names | 1,1,2-TCA vinyl trichloride beta-trichloroethane |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 79-00-5  |
| PubChem | 6574 |
| SMILES |
ClCC(Cl)Cl
|
| InChI |
1/C2H3Cl3/c3-1-2(4)5/h2H,1H2
|
| InChI key | UBOXGVDOUJQMTN-UHFFFAOYAA |
| ChemSpider ID | 6326 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C2H3Cl3 |
| Molar mass | 133.40 g/mol |
| Density | 1.435 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
-37 °C |
| Boiling point |
110-115 °C |
| Hazards | |
| NFPA 704 |
 1
3
0
|
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane; Trichloroethylene |
| (what is this?) (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
|
| Infobox references | |
1,1,2-Trichloroethane, or 1,1,2-TCA, is an organochloride solvent with the molecular formula C2H3Cl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that does not dissolve in water, but is soluble in most organic solvents.
It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,1-dichloroethane.
1,1,2-TCA is a central nervous system depressant and inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or cancer.
Toxicology
Trichloroethane may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. It is a respiratory and eye irritant. Although no definitive studies currently exists, trichlorethane should be treated as a potential carcinogen since laboratory evidence suggests that low molecular weight chlorinated hydrocarbons may be carcinogenic.[1]
References
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
